The provincial government has launched a new wildfire dashboard for the public. Last year, the dashboard displayed the ongoing wildfires that were ravaging New Brunswick’s forests. This new dashboard, according to the Department of Natural Resources, consolidates data from the wildfire management branch and provides updates as fires occur in real-time. “The dashboard, along with […]
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The province has unveiled several Fire Boss aircraft it purchased to help combat wildfires in New Brunswick. “Amphibious aircraft were invaluable in helping us fight wildfires last summer, especially in some areas that were difficult to reach by land,” John Herron, the Natural Resources Minister, said in a release. “As the risk of wildfires continues […]
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The Province of New Brunswick has launched the fire watch season early amid record-low precipitation, a lack of snow, and prolonged drought conditions. “After what we saw last year, we know many New Brunswickers are feeling anxious about this wildfire season. That’s why we’ve made real investments to be ready,” Premier Susan Holt said in […]
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A vacant building on Milltown Boulevard in St. Stephen has been destroyed by fire. Firefighters in St. Stephen were called to 449½ Milltown Blvd. at 4 a.m. following a report of a structure fire, according to Fire Chief Sean Morton. Upon arrival, he explained, the structure was fully engulfed in flames. Firefighters from Calais, Maine […]
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By Barbara Rayner, Reporter There was a steady stream of people stopping into the Masonic Hall Tuesday dropping off donations of money and food for the St. George and area food bank which was damaged in Sunday’s fire. The food bank as well as Community Living were located on the lower level of Granite Court, […]
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Several individuals and local organizations in Eastern Charlotte have stepped up to assist those displaced from a building in St. George following a fire. About 22 apartment units were in the building owned by Atlantic Baptist Housing, alongside several commercial customers including the St. George Food Bank and Community Living, Extra Mural Services and one […]
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At least 22 people, two non-profits and two businesses are displaced from a seniors apartment complex following a fire on Sunday. Eastern Charlotte Fire Department responded to a fire on Main Street around 8 a.m. Residents were evacuated, according to Eastern Charlotte Chief Administrative Officer Jason Gaudet. Fire Chief Justin Johnson told The Courier firefighters who […]
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A fatal fire in Second Falls is under investigation after firefighters responding to a camper trailer blaze early Saturday morning discovered one deceased individual. Eastern Charlotte Fire Rescue was dispatched shortly before 8 a.m. on December 27 to reports of a camper trailer on fire, with initial information indicating there may have been someone trapped […]
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A hybrid boat that had docked at the St. Andrews wharf has been removed following a fire on Dec. 3. According to Fire Chief Kevin Theriault, firefighters from the St. Andrews Fire Department were dispatched around 3 p.m. “Our crews responded immediately, stretched hose down the wharf, and began attacking the fire. St. George and […]
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