A hybrid boat belonging to the Peskotomuhkati (Passamaquoddy) docked at the Saint Andrews wharf caught fire Wednesday. “On Dec. 3, an unexpected fire occurred aboard one of our fishing vessels while it was secured at the wharf in St. Andrews,” a statement from the Passamaquoddy Recognition Group. It said no injuries reported in connection to […]
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A mutual aid agreement has been signed between Baileyville and St. Stephen for fire response amid a wildland fire being brought under containment by the Maine Forest Service. “Largely this is being prompted by the fire that is currently in Baileyville,” said St. Stephen Chief Administrative Officer Jeff Renaud. “And making sure we have an […]
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The province issues a bans all activity on Crown land and asks the public to stay out of the woods given the “unprecedented” wildfire circumstances. The province of New Brunswick has issued a ban on all activity on Crown land on the afternoon of Saturday, Aug. 9 due to the high risk of wildfires. In […]
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New Brunswick is facing extremely dry conditions and forest fire officials are urging the public to use caution in rural and wooded areas. It comes amid a fire ban in 13 of 15 counties in New Brunswick as of 2 p.m. on Tuesday. Saint Andrews Fire Chief Kevin Theriault said conditions in Charlotte County are […]
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One person was rescued from a burning home in the Welch Cove Road area in Maces Bay. A member of the Musquash Fire Department, who was nearby, arrived on the scene just after 10 p.m. Wednesday. They were able to get inside the home and safely get the homeowner out. The residence was engulfed when […]
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N.B. exits another fire season without major incident but with the amount of low fuel in the woods there is always a risk. Amidst raging wildfires in Canada’s west, New Brunswick’s fire prevention officer said the province is in good shape. “We’re in really good shape so far this year,” said Roger Collet, N.B. Fire […]
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A tragic residential fire in Pennfield has claimed the life of a 73-year-old woman. Eastern Charlotte Fire Department and Ambulance New Brunswick were on scene. They were assisted by the Musquash Fire Department, the St. Andrews Fire Department, and the St. Stephen Fire Department. According to information provided by St. Stephen RCMP St. Sgt. Geoffrey […]
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A 47-year-old woman has died following a house fire in Hayman Hill, near St. Stephen. According to the New Brunswick RCMP, at approximately 10:35 p.m. on March 17, police responded to a structure fire at a residence on Highway 740. RCMP said the Oak Bay and St. Stephen Fire Department and Ambulance New Brunswick were […]
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A local Saint Andrews restaurant sustained heavy damage in a fire on Saturday. The Herring, located on Water Street next to Market Square, saw fire rip through the back area of the restaurant – which is believed to be the kitchen area. On social media, the restaurant posted “all is fine and thanks to everyone […]
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