Forest Fire Season is in effect for the Island portion of the province from May 1 to September 30.

 

Forest Fire Season is in effect in Labrador from May 15 to September 30.

A wildfire is an unplanned or person-caused fire that requires suppression action by firefighters and/or air tanker. Based on the 20 year average, there are 118 wildfires burning 22,993 hectares in Newfoundland and Labrador each year. Wildfire suppression efforts are most successful when fires are detected and reported early. Early detection and an aggressive initial attack provide the best opportunity to protect forest resources, property and people and help keep the costs associated with fighting wildfires to a minimum.

Latest Observations

• Fire Hazard Map – Actual (Updated Approximately 2:00 p.m. daily)
• Active Wildfire Dashboard (Updated 4x daily on a six-hour schedule beginning at 10:30AM NST, 10:00AM in most of Labrador)
• Public Reminders for the Forest Fire Season
• Forest Fire Statistics

Wildfire Prevention

CLICK HERE for fire education, prevention and mitigation information.

Fire Suppression

CLICK HERE for information on fire suppression.

Legislation:

• Forestry Act
• Forest Fire Regulations
• Forest Fire Offence and Penalty Regulations
• Forest Fire Liability and Compensation Regulations

Contact

For further information on the Forest Fire Management and Co-ordination Program, or for emergency and other fire-related contact information, visit the Forest Fire Contact Information page.

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