(GNB 2026-04-08) – New Brunswick has launched wildfire season early this year due to concerns related to record-low precipitation levels, a lack of snow, and prolonged drought conditions.
New Brunswickers can now check the Fire Watch page or the wildfire dashboard for the latest information on burn notices and fire conditions. The dashboard is updated at 2 p.m. each day throughout the season.
(GNB News - March 11, 2026) During the coming weeks, teams from the Department of Environment and Local Government and the Department of Justice and Public Safety will closely monitor river ice and snowmelt near waterways, particularly in the Saint John River basin. Agencies from federal, provincial and United States governments will assist in this effort, as will partners such as NB Power and local watershed groups.
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Updated: August 9, 2025
As of 12:01 a.m. Sunday, August 10, all Crown land in the province will close due to an extreme wildfire hazard.
As a result of extremely dry and dangerous conditions, the closure of Crown land will see all industrial and recreational activities prohibited on Crown land. We are also encouraging private landowners to take the same precautions. People currently at camps on Crown land are encouraged to leave by midnight. In addition, people are also being asked to avoid using private wood lots and woods roads.
FREDERICTON (GNB) – 14 April 2023 -- Water levels in rivers are increasing throughout the province from continuous snow melt, and Saint-Hilaire is forecast to reach flood stage by Tuesday, April 18.
Residents living or working in areas prone to localized flooding are reminded to be aware and take the proper precautions to safeguard their homes and possessions.
FREDERICTON (GNB 24 February 2022) – The provincial government will remove all remaining COVID-19 mandatory measures on March 14. In addition, effective Monday, Feb. 28, at 12:01 a.m., organizations and businesses will no longer be required to enforce proof of vaccination for entry.
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