Trails in Fredericton, Saint John closing in response to provincewide fire ban
In response to the Government of New Brunswick's announcement of an extreme wildfire hazard and the closure of all Crown lands, the cities of Fredericton and Saint John are taking steps to support wildfire prevention.
In a news release, the City of Fredericton said it is placing restrictions on trail use at Odell and Killarney Lake parks.
'All trails at Odell and Killarney Lake Park are closed,' states the release. 'The closure does not apply to the beach and lake at Killarney Lake.'
The city says all other trails remain open at this time, but the Fredericton Fire Department will continue to monitor conditions and adjust as required.
The Fredericton Police Force will also continue to visit known encampment areas to reinforce the importance of the fire ban, says the release.
Saint John
The City of Saint John says it will be closing all walking and biking trails at Rockwood Park, Tucker Park and Little River Reservoir in response to the provincial burn ban, effective at 12:01 a.m. on Monday, Aug. 11.
'We understand that this may not be the news some residents want to hear, and we realize it is the height of enjoying summer activities and being outdoors. Our region, and the province, are under the threat of wildfires due to severe dry conditions and keeping our residents, communities, parks, wetlands, and recreational areas safe are most important,' stated the city in a Sunday news release.
As an alternative to visiting wooded areas, the city is encouraging residents to head to one of the beaches around Saint John, walk along Harbour Passage or visit one of the splashpads.
According to the release, city officials will also be working closely with front-line agencies to ensure encampment residents stay safe and are made aware of the situation.
For more New Brunswick news, visit our dedicated provincial page.
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