Uncontained wildfires have spread throughout New Brunswick, affecting a total of ten different locations.
Two wildfires in New Brunswick have been contained, according to the New Brunswick Emergency Measures Organization (NBEMO). This means that the fires are surrounded by barriers, such as lakes, roads, and fire lines, but they are still burning and could potentially spread. The NBEMO is responsible for coordinating emergency management, including responses to wildfires within the province.
In addition, one wildfire in New Brunswick is under control, which means it is surrounded and stable with low activity and minimal risk of escape. However, the Beaver Lake Stream fire remains out of control, continuing to spread without containment.
The NBEMO has also issued an advisory to clarify the difference between an evacuation advisory and an evacuation alert. An evacuation advisory means that residents should be ready to leave on short notice, packing essentials and being prepared to go quickly if conditions change. On the other hand, an evacuation alert means that the wildfire poses an imminent risk, and residents should leave immediately, following the instructions in the Alert Ready notification and going to the designated safe location.
To prepare for evacuation, the NBEMO advises residents to have an emergency kit ready. This kit should include necessities for at least 72 hours, such as water, food, a flashlight, radio, batteries, first aid supplies, masks for smoke filtration, prescription medications, pet food, ID, medication, and pets.
As of 2:00 p.m., Monday, there are 10 active wildfires in New Brunswick. The NBEMO is overseeing the firefighting efforts and public safety during these incidents.
It is important to note that the provincewide burn ban remains in place in New Brunswick. This means that open burning is not allowed, and any fires, even small ones, could quickly spread and contribute to the current wildfire situation.
Residents near wildfire activity are advised to stay informed and be prepared to evacuate on short notice. The Alert Ready notification system is used to deliver emergency alerts to Canadians, so it is recommended to sign up for this service to receive updates on wildfire activity and other emergencies in your area.
Lastly, the NBEMO has clarified that "out" means a wildfire is fully extinguished, with no smoke for at least 24 hours. "Being patrolled" means a contained wildfire with little to no fire activity, with crews monitoring hotspots. "Under control" means a wildfire is surrounded and stable, with low activity and minimal risk of escape. A "fire of note" means a fire requiring significant resources or threatening homes or critical infrastructure. "Being monitored" means a known, out-of-control fire that is not immediately threatening life or infrastructure, monitored by aircraft or satellite with no resources currently assigned.
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