As we move into the 2026 fire season, conditions across Atlantic Canada are showing an earlier-than-usual start in some areas. New Brunswick is currently leading with 68 reported fires, while Nova Scotia has not yet recorded any fire starts. Nationally, there have been 174 fires to date, affecting approximately 1,496 hectares, according to the Canadian Interagency Forest Fire Centre. Ground conditions in Nova Scotia remain dry following below-average moisture levels carried o

Spring in Nova Scotia often brings a mix of renewal and risk. As the snow melts and the landscape awakens, the province faces a critical period for wildfire potential. Early fire conditions in Spring 2026 are shaping up to be a concern for residents, land managers, and emergency services. Understanding these conditions helps communities prepare and respond effectively to reduce damage and protect lives. Dry forest floor in Nova Scotia during early spring, showing potential fi

Follow up to yesterday - BC has 11 fires currently out of control, Fires of note include: Patry Creek, a hold over fire from last year,...

As we are waiting for the spring dip and April showers (May showers hopefully now) to bring us towards green up, the 2024 fire season has...