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CTV News
5 days ago
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Irishtown, N.B., wildfire contained, according to government dashboard
The Irishtown wildfire has burned 45 hectares. (Source: Government of New Brunswick) A wildfire that broke out near Moncton on Sunday is now contained, according to the New Brunswick government's public fires dashboard. The dashboard, which is provided by the Department of Natural Resources and tracks the progress of fire in the province, says the Irishtown fire, which is burning 45 hectares, is now considered contained. The dashboard defines contained as a fire that is 'within a bulldozed break or wet line, and ought to restrict growth with continued suppression activity.' For the last three days, the fire, which hit a peak size of 54 hectares on Monday, was classified as out of control. 'Contained' is one notch above 'under control' on the dashboard's ranking. The Miramichi-area wildfire, which has grown to more than 1,300 hectares, is still considered out of control as of Wednesday night. The Irishtown, Tankville, Evangeline and Lakeville communities are under evacuation advisories due to the wildfire, which Natural Resources Minister John Herron previously said could impact up to 1,500 people and 900 structures. -With files from CTV News Atlantic's Andrea Jerrett For more New Brunswick news, visit our dedicated provincial page.
CBC
11-08-2025
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- CBC
Premier gives update on wildfires as N.B. calls for aid from neighbours
Wildfires in Irishtown and Miramichi are still out of control as of Monday afternoon, extending the closure of Crown lands and trails and parks across several municipalities.
CBC
11-08-2025
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- CBC
N.B. wildfires: Scenes from the weekend
Wildfires are still out of control in Miramichi and Irishtown near Moncton as of Monday morning.
CTV News
11-08-2025
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2 N.B. wildfires burning out of control
Atlantic Watch The Irishtown wildfire and the Miramichi-area wildfire continue to burn out of control in New Brunswick.
CTV News
11-08-2025
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- CTV News
Miramichi, Moncton-area wildfires in New Brunswick still burning out of control
The Irishtown wildfire and the Miramichi-area wildfire continue to burn out of control in New Brunswick. A dozen wildfires continue to burn in New Brunswick Monday morning, two of which are still out of control. New Brunswick's Department of Natural Resources (DNR) says the Miramichi-area fire, which is being called the Oldfield Road fire, and the Irishtown fire north of Moncton, also known as the 115 Pit fire, are out of control. Oldfield Road fire The Miramichi-area wildfire, which first broke out Wednesday, grew significantly over the weekend. On Friday, it was 65 hectares, by Saturday morning it had grown to 160 hectares and by the afternoon it was 240 hectares. The public fires dashboard lists it has being 340 hectares as of Monday morning. One home and three cottages were put under an evacuation order Saturday night. 'Additionally, 15 homes have been notified regarding a possible evacuation alert in the event the fire continues to move in their direction,' said DNR in an update Sunday. DNR was unable to measure the size of the fire Sunday afternoon due to 'smoke reducing visibility.' Highway 8 between Route 450 and McHardy Road remained closed as of Sunday. Oldfield Road fire A wildfire in the Miramichi area is pictured on Aug. 10, 2025. (Source: N.B. DNR) Irishtown fire The Moncton-area wildfire started around 11:15 a.m. Sunday and continues to be listed as 30 hectares. In a Sunday evening update, DNR said there were four air tankers and two skimmers on site and area residents were told to be prepared to evacuate. Irishtown fire New Brunswick's Department of Natural Resources shared pictures Sunday, Aug. 10, 2025 of a wildfire burning out of control near Irishtown. (Source: N.B. DNR) Boil-water order in Moncton neighbourhood A boil-water order has been issued for Elmwood Drive in Moncton due to firefighting efforts. According to a news release from the city, the order was issued as a result of high water flows in the area that resulted in 'high turbidity levels.' It specifically affects residents on Elmwood Drive, north of the Trans-Canada Highway, as well as Granite Drive, the Royal Oaks Subdivision, and civic addresses including and above 759 Elmwood Dr. An advisory will be issued when the boil-water advisory is rescinded, the city said. Slash fire contained Meanwhile, the Slash fire near Canterbury in York County has been contained. It was five hectares in size and about 15 per cent contained on Sunday. As of Monday morning it was listed as contained and 10 hectares. Canterbury Wildfire New Brunswick's Department of Natural Resources shared pictures Sunday, Aug. 10, 2025 of a wildfire burning out of control near Canterbury. (Source: N.B. DNR) Other wildfires The public fires dashboard lists all other wildfires burning in the province as being patrolled, which is the last step before being considered out: The Lavillette fire in Northumberland County The Tweedie Brook and Bouctouche River fires in Kent County The Smithfield Road fire in York County The Northside and Green Drive fires in Sunbury County Trail fourty three fire in Queens County Brittain Road fire in Kings County Bloomfield Station fire in Saint John County Additional assistance requested Natural Resources Minister John Herron said the wildfire situation continues to be 'severe and unprecedented.' He said the province is reaching out to the Canadian Interagency Forest Fire Centre to request additional firefighting personnel. 'We've always been a good partner to other provinces and territories and even to other countries when they needed it, that is why we are asking for their assistance,' he said in a Sunday night update. 'Stay out of the woods' On Saturday, New Brunswick announced it would be closing access to Crown lands due to an 'extreme wildfire hazard.' The closures came into effect at 12:01 a.m. Sunday. This means: 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 the forest fire risk decreases Officials are also asking people to take the same precautions on private land. A provincewide burn ban remains in effect. Fredericton, Saint John trails closed The cities of Fredericton and Saint John are also taking steps to prevent wildfires. All trails at Odell and Killarney Lake Park in Fredericton are closed. The closure does not apply to the beach and lake at Killarney Lake. Saint John has closed all walking and biking trails at Rockwood Park, Tucker Park and Little River Reservoir. With files from CTV Atlantic's Stephanie Tsicos and Jennifer Heudes. For more New Brunswick news, visit our dedicated provincial page.
