Under the Direction of the Wasoqopa'q First Nation Chief and Council, with consultation from the Wasoqopa'q First Nation EMO
To All Community Members Living On or Anyone Accessing Wasoqopa'q Lands,
Wasoqopa’q First Nation is adhering to provincial guidelines concerning the province-wide burn ban in effect through proclamation under the Forests Act. This is due to heightened wildfire risk resulting from continued hot and dry conditions across the province. We are also adhering to the Travel and activities in woods restrictions, so we ask that our community respect the guidance presented by the province and DNR. We must all do our part to protect our communities and the surrounding areas from Wildland Urban Interface Fires (wildfires which move into urban areas), which can be particularly devastating and can cause loss of property or life.
We encourage all community members to stay informed and follow the current fire restrictions in place to help keep everyone safe.
For the most up-to-date information, please visit the official provincial burn ban page:
- Burn Ban Proclamation: Fire Proclamation, Department of Natural Resources
- News Release from NS DNR: Provincewide Burn Ban in Effect
- Fire Restrictions/BurnSafe: Fire restrictions
- Summary Offence Ticket Regulations: Summary Offence Tickets Regulations
- Travel and activities in woods are restricted: Travel, Activities in Woods Restricted to Prevent Wildfires
Thank you for your cooperation and understanding.
