On Aug. 10, Superintendent of Parks Canada has ordered for prohibition of any types of fires in P.E.I. National Park until further notice. Stock imageArticle contentP.E.I.’s forestry minister has issued a fire closure order that bans all fires in the province, including campfires, until further notice. The prohibition also applies to the cities of Charlottetown and Summerside and is also in effect at P.E.I. National Park.THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY.Subscribe now to access this story and more:Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsSUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES.Subscribe or sign in to your account to continue your reading experience.Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsRegister to unlock more articles.Create an account or sign in to continue your reading experience.Access additional stories every monthShare your thoughts and join the conversation in our commenting communityGet email updates from your favourite authorsSign In or Create an AccountorArticle contentDue to extended dry conditions in Prince Edward Island, the province is at an extreme fire risk, according to the Canadian Wildland Fire Informations System.Article contentArticle contentArticle contentFire danger is a relative index of how easy it is to ignite vegetation, how difficult a fire may be to control, and how much damage a fire may do, according to Natural Resources Canada’s website.Article contentConsequently, P.E.I. is currently prone to fast-spreading, high-intensity crown fire.Article content“The ban on campfires and bonfires includes fires on private property as well at provincial parks and campgrounds. Fines under the Forest Fire Prevention Act are enforced while a fire closure order is in place,” reads the statement from the forestry minister.Article content“Fines can reach up to $50,000, plus victims of crime costs.”Article content Forecast map of fire danger across the nation on Aug 11, 2025, by the Government of Canada. ContributedArticle contentArticle contentFire banArticle contentIn a statement to The Guardian, Parks Canada said burning illegally in P.E.I. National Park could result in a minimum fine of $250. More serious offences may result in fines up to $25,000.Article content“Visitors are reminded that the Canada National Parks Fire Regulations state – No person shall, in a park, discard a lighted cigar, cigarette, match or any other burning substance,” reads the statement.Article contentArticle contentConditions will be monitored on a daily basis and restrictions will be adjusted accordingly.Article contentArticle contentTo report a fire, call: 1-877-852-3100 or 911.Article contentBurn restrictionsArticle contentAcross the province, domestic brush burning is prohibited during certain hours and all burning permits have been suspended.Article contentResidents and visitors of P.E.I. are recommended to check the province’s burning restrictions, which are monitored and updated daily.Article contentWater restrictionsArticle contentMeanwhile, the dry conditions are leading jurisdictions to implement water conservation measures.Article contentSeasonal water restrictions are now in place until Sept. 30 in Charlottetown.Article contentIn a statement to The Guardian, the city says its restrictions are required to ensure usage does not exceed the city’s capacity to supply water.Article content“The mandatory restrictions allow for outdoor watering in the morning between 5 and 10 a.m. and in the evening between 7 p.m. and 1 a.m., to a maximum of two hours per day,” reads the statement.Article contentHosing hard surfaces, including sidewalks and driveways, is prohibited while restrictions are in effect.Article contentArticle contentYutaro Sasaki is a Local Journalism Initiative reporter, a position funded by the federal government. He can be reached at ysasaki@postmedia.com and followed on X @PEyutarosasaki.Article content
No fires allowed in P.E.I. until fire risk lowers, including P.E.I. National Park and cities
