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.
The restrictions on Crown land include:
- hiking, camping, fishing and the use of vehicles in the woods are not permitted
- trail systems through woods are off limits
- camping is allowed only in campgrounds, but the public is being asked to reconsider their camping plans until such time the forest fire risk decreases
Private property owners are also strongly encouraged to follow the same approach.
Along with our fleet of air tankers, we also have two skimmer planes from Quebec in action that can land on and scoop water from lakes or other bodies of water, then drop it on wildfires. New Brunswickers are asked to stay away if they see these planes near water for the safety of the pilots and themselves.
Highway 8 near Miramichi closed
Due to a wildfire, a section of Highway 8 near Miramichi is currently closed between Route 450 and McHardy Road. Russellville Road and McHardy Road are also closed. Traffic is being diverted towards Neguac. Check 511 New Brunswick or dial 511 for updates.
Link to NB Fire Watch updates:
https://www.gnb.ca/en/topic/laws-safety/emergency-preparedness-alerts/fire-watch.html
Français:
https://www.gnb.ca/fr/sujet/lois-securite/gestion-urgences/indice-des-feux.html