Fire information and updates
Kouchibouguac National Park
Do your part and stay informed on the current fire danger status and regulations. Your actions can help prevent human-caused wildfires.
Understanding fire danger ratings
Current fire danger
Fire Weather Index (FWI) tells us how easily a fire could start, how difficult a fire may be to control, and how long a fire might burn in a specific area.
There are five possible fire danger levels on the FWI that determine the extent of fire bans or fire restrictions in Kouchibouguac National Park: low, moderate, high, very high, and extreme.
The Fire Weather Index (FWI) is updated daily and posted at the campground kiosks, at the Visitor Centre, and on various signs throughout the park. Do your part and stay informed on the current fire danger status and regulations during your visit.
Fire bans
A fire ban is a legal restriction on certain types of fires to prevent human-caused wildfires. A complete or partial fire ban may be implemented to ensure the safety of visitors, residents, and for the protection of park infrastructure. Some activities are not permitted during a full or partial fire ban.
Fire bans are based on local fire hazards, current and forecasted weather conditions, the amount of moisture in vegetation, the regional wildfire situation and the availability of responders and equipment. Current and forecasted conditions are evaluated on a daily basis.
In a national park, burning illegally could result in a minimum fine of $200. More serious offences may result in fines up to $25,000.
Cooking and heating devices
Know which cooking and heating devices are allowed in Kouchibouguac National Park and what restrictions apply during different fire bans. Check before you go and do your part to keep the park safe.
Prohibited devices
The following cooking and heating devices are banned in Kouchibouguac National Park:
- tiki torches
- personal pellet or wood stoves
- personal wood campfire pits - campfires are only permitted in park-provided fire pit rings.
Use of approved cooking and heating devices during a fire ban
The following is a complete list of approved cooking and heating devices during different fire danger levels.
Use of the following items is prohibited during a fire ban:
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Use of the following items is permitted during a fire ban:
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Use of the following items is permitted between 8 pm to 8 am during a partial fire ban:
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Indoor wood burning stove - in fully enclosed buildings and must be CSA or UL certified
How to safely enjoy a campfire
- Always check if there’s a fire ban
- You may only build a campfire in a designated fire pit when camping in a national park. Some campsites have individual fire pits; others have communal fire pits.
- Keep your fire small and under control. Never leave a fire unattended.
- Only use firewood purchased in the park. It is illegal to collect and burn wood from the forest.
- Soak it, stir it, and soak it again! Make sure your fire is completely out before you go to bed at night or leave your campsite.
- Report fire or suspicious smoke to park staff or call the Parks Canada Dispatch Line at 1-877-852-3100.
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