Reduced number of wildfires in New Brunswick to 20, with five remaining uncontrolled
Wildfire Update in New Brunswick: Containment of Three Fires and Current Status of Others
In the latest update, it has been reported that three wildfires in New Brunswick have been successfully contained. The situation remains under close observation, as 20 wildfires continue to burn across the province.
The largest wildfire, the Oldfield Road fire in the Miramichi area, has grown slightly overnight and is now estimated to be 1,403 hectares. The New Brunswick Department of Natural Resources and Energy Development is responsible for managing this fire.
While no new wildfires have been reported since the decrease from 24 to 20 on Wednesday morning, five wildfires remain out of control. These include the Chief's fire (250 hectares), Beaver Lake Stream (256 hectares), Mount Goold (276 hectares), Rocky Brook (281 hectares), and Green Brook (284 hectares).
The status of 12 wildfires is currently being patrolled, which refers to a contained fire with little to no fire activity, with crews monitoring hotspots. This includes the Oldfield Road fire.
It is important to note that there have been no serious injuries reported due to the wildfires in the province. However, residents living in areas close to wildfire activity are advised to be prepared to evacuate on short notice. At present, no evacuation orders are in effect.
The government has urged people to avoid traveling in affected areas to allow emergency crews to work effectively. Information about the wildfires can be found on the Fire Watch page, the Public Fires Dashboard, and through the phone line 1-833-301-0334. A new phone line has been created for people with questions about the wildfire.
Preparation is key during such times. Residents are advised to have an emergency kit ready, including necessities for at least 72 hours, such as water, food, flashlight, radio, batteries, first aid, masks (for smoke filtration), prescription medications, pet food, etc.
The situation may change and numbers may evolve throughout the day. The number of active wildfires decreased from 24 on Wednesday morning to 20 in the afternoon. It is worth mentioning that no structures have been lost due to the wildfires in the province, and the fire that has been burning for two weeks became contained on Monday morning.
Stay updated and stay safe. For the most current information, visit the Fire Watch page, the Public Fires Dashboard, or call 1-833-301-0334.
