Environment, Energy and ForestryHOME / FORESTS / PROVINCIAL FORESTS / Forest Fire Information Uncontrolled wild fires can be a serious problem on PEI. Often, they result from people using fire to burn off old grasses, incinerate trash, remove brush from land clearing or conversion operations, or from equipment sparks. Whatever the cause, these fires can be very destructive to homes, cottages, forests, farms buildings, crops, livestock and people. 
Fire season runs from March 15 to November 30 each year and during this period, people must have a valid Burning Permit for all outdoor fires. However, many Island municipalities also have their own fire regulations, so people must also check with their local fire department or municipal government for the regulations and restrictions which apply in their area before starting any fire." This site contains more detailed information on Burning Permits, safe burnng practices, the current Fire Weather Index for PEI and other information and statistics on Island fires. Burning permits are available at all forest district offices and the J. Frank Gaudet Tree Nursery complex on Upton Road in Charlottetown. | ||||||
