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Miramichi-area wildfire grows to 1,120 hectares overnight
A wildfire in the Miramichi area is pictured on Aug. 10, 2025. (Source: N.B. DNR) A wildfire in the Miramichi, N.B., area has doubled in size, growing from 687 hectares to 1,120 hectares overnight. A wildfire near Moncton is also still out of control, but it remains at 45 hectares, according to the public fires dashboard. The New Brunswick government reported a third out-of-control wildfire in the Bathurst region on Monday, but that fire is now contained at 1.1 hectares. There are about 12 wildfires burning in the province Tuesday morning, but only the Miramichi and Moncton-area fires are considered out of control. 'The wildfire situation in New Brunswick has gotten worse since we were sitting here on Saturday,' Holt said during a news conference on Monday. 'This is a scary time for our province and I want to reassure folks that our entire team … we are doing everything possible to protect you and your communities and our forests.' More resources expected to battle wildfire Additional resources are expected to land in the province Tuesday to help crews battle the Miramichi-area wildfire, or Oldfield Road Fire, which first broke out last Wednesday. 'At the moment we are unable to get in front of that fire, but we do have the capacity to help steer it, steer it away from people,' said Natural Resource Minister John Herron during Monday's news conference. Nova Scotia is sending 20 firefighters to New Brunswick while P.E.I. and Maine are each sending five firefighters to the province. The City of Miramichi says air attack helicopters will be carrying water buckets for 'precision drops' and a Canadair CL-415, a large water bomber plane with a scoop to pick up water, will also be assisting in the firefighting efforts Tuesday. The Miramichi Professional Firefighters Association says the planes will be scooping water from the Miramichi River, likely somewhere between Middle Island and Sheldrake Island. 'Be aware and give them a wide berth, we will be on the water today to make sure they have the space to safely operate,' said the association in a Facebook post. The province announced Monday that all Department of Natural Resources offices are now closed so personnel, many of which are trained firefighters, can focus their energy on the firefighting efforts. Meanwhile, s section of Highway 8 remains closed between Route 450 and Oldfield Road. Russellville Road and McHardy Road are also closed, with traffic being diverted towards Neguac. Heat warnings and cooling station Heat warnings remain in effect in the Miramichi area, where maximum daytime temperatures are expected to reach 33 to 36 degrees, though it will feel more like 38 to 42 degrees with the humidex. Temperatures will feel a bit cooler along the coast. A minimum overnight temperature of 20 degrees is expected. Environment Canada says the period of hot, humid weather will extend into Wednesday. To help residents beat the heat, the city has opened a cooling station in the lobby of the Miramichi Eco-Centre/Curling Club on Cove Road. Air quality statement An air quality statement is also in effect for the Miramichi area as the smoke from the wildfire causes poor air quality and reduced visibility. 'Smoke from a local wildfire is reducing air quality in these areas and downwind. Local smoke concentrations will vary with small changes to wind speed or direction,' said Environment Canada. 'People more likely to be impacted by wildfire smoke, including people aged 65 and older, pregnant people, infants and young children, people with an existing illness or chronic health condition, and people who work outdoors, should avoid strenuous activities outdoors and seek medical attention if experiencing symptoms.' Environment Canada says health risks increase as smoke levels increase and residents should consider limiting they amount of time spent outdoors. Woods and fire bans in effect A provincewide burn ban is in effect and all Crown lands are closed. Residents are not allowed to hike, camp, fish or use vehicles in the woods at this time, and all trail systems through the woods are off-limits. Camping is only allowed in official campgrounds, but the province is asking people to reconsider their camping plans until the forest fire risk decreases. Private property owners are being encouraged to follow the same restrictions. Forestry operations such as harvesting, forwarding, skidding, scarification, chipping and all pre-commercial thinning and cleaning, are also prohibited. 'This is for your safety, the safety of your communities and the safety of firefighters putting their lives on the line,' said Public Safety Minister Robert Gauvin during Monday's news conference.. 'Please remain outside the forests, we can't repeat it enough.' In Miramichi, the city has closed the following trails: French Fort Cove Millbank Nature Trails Morrison Cove Trails The province is also urging residents to stay away from the wildfires and give the firefighters space to do their jobs. 'Now is not the time for fire tourism,' said Holt. 'There have been people who have wanted to get that great picture for social media, but we need to keep our roads and our emergency areas as clear as possible.' Other wildfires According to the public fires dashboard, the following fires were burning in New Brunswick as of 11:15 a.m. Tuesday: Oldfield Road – out of control Irishtown – out of control Wedge Extension Road – contained Slash - contained Lavillette – being patrolled Black River – being patrolled Gray Road – being patrolled Plumweseep Cross – being patrolled Post – being patrolled Lauvina Road - being patrolled Smithfield road - being patrolled For more New Brunswick news, visit our dedicated provincial page.
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Parts of Europe burn as millions are facing record heat
Local farmer Turkan Ozkan, 64, walks next to her destroyed house on a fire in Guzelyeli, on the outskirts of Canakkale, northwest Turkiye, Tuesday, Aug. 12, 2025. (AP Photo/Khalil Hamra) MADRID — Wildfires burned in parts of Europe on Tuesday as millions of people across the continent struggled to adapt to the new reality: record summer heat. Temperatures in some areas soared past 40 degrees Celsius (104 Fahrenheit). Europe is warming faster than any other continent, at twice the speed of the global average since the 1980s, according to the European Union's Copernicus Climate Change Service. Last year was the hottest year on record in Europe and globally, the monitoring agency said. Scientists warn climate change is exacerbating the frequency and intensity of heat and dryness, making parts of Europe more vulnerable to wildfires. The burning of fuels like gasoline, oil and coal release heat-trapping gasses that are the main driver of climate change. Spain and Portugal: Numerous wildfires Outside Madrid, firefighters had largely contained a blaze that broke out Monday night, authorities said. It killed a man who suffered burns on 98% of his body, emergency services said. Elsewhere, firefighters and nearly 1,000 soldiers were battling blazes in regions including Castile and Leon, Castile-La Mancha, Andalusia and Galicia. Thousands of people evacuated homes and hotels, including holiday-goers at beaches at the southern tip of Spain. Regional authorities said Tuesday afternoon that some of those evacuated from beach locations could return to their hotels. In Portugal, more than 700 firefighters were working to control a fire in the municipality of Trancoso, about 350 kilometres (217 miles) northeast of Lisbon. Smaller fires were burning further north. Turkiye: Thousands evacuated, some on boats Firefighters largely brought a major wildfire in northwest Turkiye under control, the forestry minister announced, a day after the blaze prompted hundreds of evacuations and led to the suspension of maritime traffic. The blaze broke out on agricultural land in Canakkale province. Fanned by strong winds, it rapidly spread to a forested area, then to a residential one. It forced the evacuation of 2,000 residents — some by sea — and led to 77 hospitalizations due to smoke exposure, officials said. Firefighters were still battling two other wildfires in Manisa and Izmir provinces in western Turkiye, Agriculture and Forestry Minister Ibrahim Yumakli said on social media. France: A red alert for heat The national weather authority placed most of France's southern region on the highest heat warning, with temperatures above 40 degrees Celsius (104 Fahrenheit) expected for the second consecutive day. The heat will spread to the northeast, including the Paris region, Meteo France said. Some municipalities offered free or discounted access to public swimming pools. Most regions in central and southern France were monitored for the high risk of forest fires, after a deadly blaze last week in the Aude region. Officials said the fire was under control but will not be fully extinguished for weeks, with hot spots at risk of reigniting. Greece: Multiple evacuations for fires Authorities ordered multiple evacuations due to wildfires on the island of Zakynthos and in nearby areas on the western Greek mainland, as high winds added to the nationwide risk. Water-dropping planes and helicopters were operating in the Agala area in the southwest of Zakynthos, and evacuations affected a nearby coastal area popular with tourists. Zakynthos Mayor Giorgos Stasinopoulos appealed to the government to send additional aerial support. Britain: Another heatwave Temperatures were expected to hit 34 Celsius (93.2 Fahrenheit) on Tuesday and Wednesday, especially in southern parts of England, including London. Officials define a heatwave as temperatures exceeding 25 Celsius for most of the U.K. — and 28 Celsius in London and its surrounding area — for three consecutive days or more. ___ Suman Naishadham, The Associated Press AP writers Sylvie Corbet in Paris, Suzan Fraser in Ankara, Sylvia Hu in London and Derek Gatopoulos in Athens contributed to this report.
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