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‘Very Serious Moment’: New Brunswick Reports 16 Active Wildfires, One Considered Out of Control
Officials warn 1,500 residents near Irishtown to prepare for evacuation amid 11 active wildfires fueled by the warmest summer and severe dry conditions in New Brunswick.
- On August 13, 2025, New Brunswick faced 16 active wildfires, with two out of control near Irishtown and Miramichi threatening communities and structures.
- Prolonged hot, dry weather and a multi-day heat warning increased wildfire risk, prompting provincial officials to restrict all outdoor activities on Crown lands.
- Officials diverted firefighting resources from Miramichi to a fire near Oldtown closer to populated areas and warned about possible evacuations for about 1,500 residents.
- Natural Resources Minister John Herron stressed the need for rain to aid efforts, while the Irishtown fire threatened 900 structures and remained around 45 hectares in size.
- Officials expressed cautious optimism due to firefighting progress but maintained restrictions and evacuation readiness because of ongoing wildfire dangers across the province.
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Irishtown, N.B., wildfire is contained, evacuation advisory lifted (Canada)
A wildfire outside Moncton near Irishtown has been contained, and an evacuation advisory has been lifted, New Brunswick officials said. The wildfire near Irishtown had been threatening as many as 900 structures, with about 1,500 people told to be ready to evacuate if necessary under the advisory tha...
Irishtown, N.B., wildfire is contained, evacuation advisory lifted
A wildfire outside Moncton near Irishtown has been contained, and an evacuation advisory has been lifted, New Brunswick officials said. The wildfire near Irishtown had been threatening as many as 900 structures, with about 1,500 people told to be ready to evacuate if necessary under the advisory that was lifted at 8 p.m. Wednesday. The […]
Hundreds remain on evacuation standby as wildfires continue to spread
New Brunswick officials are still warning people north of Miramichi and north of Moncton to be ready to evacuate at a moment’s notice as two wildfires continue to burn out of control on Wednesday.
Winnipeg Free Press
Cautious optimism as wildfire near Moncton, N.B., shrinks; blaze near Miramichi grows
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