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New Glasgow Fire Department: Safe Outdoor Fires in the Town of New Glasgow

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Published: Thursday, 13 April 2023 14:12

A Message from Fire Chief Ross White:

With spring in the air, longer daylight, and people wanting to go outside and enjoy their property we must be safe.

If you are still cleaning up from the storm damage of Fiona this material must be hauled away. When it comes to outdoor fires, they must be in a Recreational Outdoor Burning Appliance and the manufacturer’s operating instructions are followed. You can only burn seasoned dry wood no brush or leaves are allowed.

The size of the fire cannot be any larger than 60 centimeters in width and no higher than 45 centimeters. There must be someone always present while the fire is burning, and this person must be a minimum of 19 years of age. You must have your fire pit at least 4.75m (15feet) from any structure or property line. You must also have a means to put out the fire close by. If you are going to have a small backyard fire inform your neighbors to make sure it will not bother them. If a complaint comes in you will be asked to put the fire out.

Check the Nova Scotia Department of Natural Resources and Renewables from March 15^th to October 15^th to see if there are any Burning Restrictions for Pictou County.

Read the full Town of New Glasgow Fires and Burning of Materials By-Law here.