Nova Scotia has banned some open fires during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Department of Lands and Forestry issued the order on March&nbsp;23 and it will remain in effect until May 15, unless the department notifies otherwise.

The ban applies to all open fires, brush burning, chimineas, fire pits and backyard burning&nbsp;within 305 metres of woods.

The order defines woods as forest land, rock barren, brush land, dry marsh, bog and muskeg.

A ban on open fires is now in effect to protect Nova Scotia's forests during the pandemic.<br><br>No open fires are allowed in woods or within 305 metres (1,000 feet) of woods in any part of the province. <br><br>The ban is in place until May 15. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/COVID19NS?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#COVID19NS</a> <a href="https://t.co/dyPgvLNumJ">pic.twitter.com/dyPgvLNumJ</a>

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Domestic brush burning and campfires are not allowed in Nova Scotia until May 15.

Nova Scotia bans some open fires during COVID-19 pandemic

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