Roger Collet

• 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
  
• ‘Almost 50 per cent’ of New Brunswick forest fires start on days when burning was allowed

  Experts say up to 0.25 per cent of Maritime forest is lost each year to forest fire - expected to quadruple as the impacts of climate change worsen.

  Environment

  May 16, 2022
  
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• Miscou Island forest fire proving stubborn for New Brunswick firefighters

  The blaze started Saturday on Miscou Island, forcing an evacuation of 25 people from their homes.

  Canada

  Aug 1, 2017
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• No burn order now in effect across New Brunswick

  Although the vast majority of the province isn't experiencing any blazes, one raging fire on the province's northeastern tip continues to force residents from their homes.

  Environment

  Jul 31, 2017
• New Brunswick fire crews knock down fire on Miscou Island, evacuation still in effect

  The fire, which started Saturday afternoon, has consumed about eight hectares on the island.

  Canada

  Jul 31, 2017