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 New Brunswick government has announced $2.6 million for up to 50 communities to prepare and respond to wildfires. It is part of a $14.6 million federal-provincial investment in Natural Resource Canada’s Resilient Communities. This past summer was the second largest forest fire season for New Brunswick, which recorded 448 fires and burned 3,412.5 hectares— […]
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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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The New Brunswick government is asking the public and local governments to prepare for wildfire season following the launch of the FireSmart program. In February, the federal and provincial governments announced about $40 million to increase New Brunswick’s wildfire preparedness, including with the FireSmart program. The money was also used for new equipment like hoses, […]
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