Nova Scotia Wildfire Map
Nova Scotia wildfire incidents can develop close to populated and wooded areas. This page provides a clean province-wide map view while keeping official records separate from satellite thermal detections.
Version françaiseCurrent official wildfires in Nova Scotia
The latest official observation was nonempty, but this map contains no records from it. Coverage is unconfirmed; this is not a confirmed zero.
What FireRadar has observed in Nova Scotia
These FireRadar archive statistics use only official Nova Scotia incident observations. The coverage dates are shown because the archive is not a complete record of the 2026 wildfire season.
Some older records were imported when this history began. They are included in the total number of fires but are not presented as newly recorded by FireRadar. Size changes reflect values reported by the source; they do not represent cumulative area burned or a FireRadar estimate of growth.
Data status
- Last updated
- Not available
Update details
- FireRadar checked
- Page prepared
Source and FireRadar check times may differ.
View update history →Nova Scotia source methodology
Nova Scotia official wildfire locations are kept separate from optional NASA FIRMS hotspot detections.
Status terminology
FireRadar keeps the original meaning of the source and uses a standard display label only when a documented mapping exists.
Coverage limitations
A source-provided incident point is not an official emergency boundary, predicted spread area, or guarantee that nearby properties are safe.
Related wildfire maps and guides
Browse Nova Scotia wildfire history, smoke and air-quality maps, or open the FireRadar guide and data directories.
Nova Scotia wildfire FAQ
How many active wildfires are in Nova Scotia?
The current official count is unavailable. FireRadar does not show a failed request as zero. The number can differ from other maps because datasets use different update times and inclusion rules.
Why can FireRadar and the official Nova Scotia map show different totals?
Source publication times, status terms, duplicate handling, recent-out windows and the use of CWFIS national records can differ. FireRadar links to the responsible authority so users can verify the current official record.
Does a FireRadar marker show the exact edge of a Nova Scotia wildfire?
Not necessarily. A marker may be a source-provided incident point or a matched reference location. Use an official perimeter when one is available and follow emergency authorities for decisions.
What this map shows
- Active official fires: latest available records from Nova Scotia wildfire services.
- Recent out or extinguished fires: official records updated within the past 48 hours.
- Reported hectares: summed only for active official records that contain a usable fire size.
- Satellite hotspots: optional NASA FIRMS thermal detections, kept separate from official incidents.
Official source coverage
The summary above shows whether updates from this source are current, delayed or unavailable.
Official location records come from Nova Scotia public wildfire data. Satellite hotspots remain a separate optional layer and are not confirmed incidents.
Visit Nova Scotia wildfire services →Important safety note
Official evacuation notices and coverage limits →FireRadar is an informational map, not an emergency notification or evacuation service. Data can be delayed, incomplete, or revised by the source. Follow Nova Scotia wildfire services, local emergency services, and official evacuation instructions for decisions affecting life or property.
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