Forest Fire risk now Extreme

August 09, 2025

The City of Bathurst relays the following information from the Province of New Brunswick:

Environment Canada is forecasting high temperatures and drought conditions for several days. Currently, there are many fires in the province, all of which are under control, except for the Miramichi fire, which is out of control. THE FOREST FIRE RISK IS NOW LISTED AT EXTREME.

Restrictions have been put in place for Crown land:

PROHIBITED:

Hiking
Biking
Camping (permits only in campgrounds)
Fishing
Vehicle use

PRIVATE LANDOWNERS AND BUSINESSES ARE ALSO ASKED TO TAKE THE SAME PRECAUTIONS.

As a safety precaution, it is important for citizens to be prepared to be self-sufficient for at least 72 hours with an emergency kit, in case of evacuation or sheltering in place.

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