The province has banned all fires in Newfoundland and Labrador as of July 11. Photo by Screenshot/Active Wildfire DashboardArticle contentA province-wide fire ban, prohibiting anyone from setting outdoor fires on forest land or within 300 metres of forest land, is in effect in Newfoundland and Labrador until further notice.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 contentThe ban is authorized under the authority of section 99 of the Forestry Act.Article contentArticle contentCurrently, the fire hazard rating for most of the province is high to extreme. A long period of hot, dry weather in the forecast have heightened the wildfire risk throughout the province.Article contentArticle content Fire Hazard Rating for NL on Friday, July 11, 2025. Photo by Gov NLArticle contentAccording to the NL Forest Fire Dashboard, there are currently four fires in the province: a wildfire in the Burnt Dam area of western NL is considered out-of-control and is spread over 131 hectares, while a second, smaller fire in the same area that is only 2.5 hectares is under control. Both fires began aroundArticle contentIn eastern NL, a 1,034-hectare fire in Pamehac Brook North, near Badger, which began burning June 17, is considered under control.Article contentA small fire of 0.7 hectares Bellman’s Pond, which began July 9, is being held.Article contentAs of Friday, July 11, there have been 151 active wildfires in the province spread over 4,058.3 hectares, including a fire that destroyed homes in Adam’s Cove in early May and one that forced the evacuation of Badger as it threatened the community in mid-June.Article contentNo burning, campfires allowedArticle contentPermits to burn are cancelled and campfires are not permitted under the ban.Article contentUse of gas, kerosene, alcohol, propane or charcoal-burning units is permitted, as long as the units are not used within 3.5 metres of any woods, brush or other flammable material.Article contentAll coals used during barbecuing, or as part of any other burning unit, must be extinguished before being safely discarded.Article contentOff-road vehicle operators should use a proper screening or baffling device to prevent sparks from escaping and carry a fire extinguisher with a minimum of 225 grams of ABC-class dry chemical when travelling in grassy or wooded areas.Article content
Fire ban in place as wildfire risk deemed high or extreme across most of NL
