Fire ban in place across St. John's, Mount Pearl, Paradise, Portugal Cove-St. Philip's and Conception Bay South

31-May-2025

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A growing number of fire bans are in effect for parts of the Avalon Peninsula — and will be in place at least for the next five days.

The St. John's Regional Fire Department and the Portugal Cove-St. Philip's Volunteer Fire Department both announced separate fire bans on May 30 morning, spanning across St. John's, Mount Pearl. Paradise and Portugal Cove-St. Philip's, citing the high fire hazard rating for the area.

Around noon, Conception Bay South announced it was also implementing a fire ban, effective immediately.

The bans include outdoor wood-burning appliances, charcoal barbecues and open fires, but excludes propane fire pits and barbecues.

All three bans are in place until at least June 3.