Nb Wildfires

• ‘Immense probability’ N.B. wildfire was caused by human activity: minister

  Department of Natural Resources Minister John Herron says the Irishtown fire was not caused by lightning, and there's 'an immense probability that it was caused by human action.'

  Environment

  Nov 5, 2025
  
• Atlantic Canada’s ‘unprecedented’ wildfire season, and why some firefighters feel ill-equipped

  The wildfire season this year is being called unprecedented by many fire officials in the region, with Halifax firefighters feeling they aren't properly trained to do their job.

  Fire

  Aug 26, 2025
  
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• New Brunswick wildfires: Residents told to prepare for possible evacuation

  Two areas of New Brunswick are burning "out of control" after multiple wildfires have broken out across the province, with no rain in the forecast.

  Fire

  Aug 11, 2025
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• Fire near Stein Lake contained; Saint John Fire Department cautions about burning

  In a Sunday morning update, New Brunswick said the 540-hectare fire is listed as 'contained,' with 15 firefighters continuing to battle the blaze.

  Fire

  Jun 4, 2023
• ‘It happened within maybe an hour:’ A N.B. family loses everything in massive wildfire

  Annie Stewart's parents have lost their family home in a 540-hectare fire that continues to be classified as out-of-control five days after it ignited in Bocabec.

  Environment

  Jun 2, 2023
• New Brunswick has surpassed 10-year average for forest fires this year

  The dry, hot and windy weather in New Brunswick has created a high risk for forest fires, resulting in large fires in the Bocabec and Chamcook areas .

  Fire

  Jun 1, 2023