New BrunswickThe number of fires burning in New Brunswick is up slightly today. The provincial dashboard shows 15 fires, two more than Saturday’s total. Two of the fires are listed as out of controlRhythm Rathi · CBC News · Posted: Aug 31, 2025 10:04 AM EDT | Last Updated: 4 hours agoThe 1,403-hectare Oldfield Road fire in the Miramichi area is under control. (Government of New Brunswick)The number of fires burning in New Brunswick is up slightly today. The provincial dashboard shows 15 fires, two more than Saturday’s total.Two of the fires are out of control: Beaver Lake Stream in Northumberland County (456 hectares) 314, south of Lavillette, in the same county (0.5 hectares) The 204-hectare Rocky Brook fire in Restigouche County is contained within a bulldozed break or wet line, said the dashboard. A small fire along Cape Road in Carleton County is also under the same classification.Contained fires still have a potential to jump the boundaries.The 1,403-hectare Oldfield Road fire near Miramichi is classified as under control.The remaining 10 fires spread across various counties are being patrolled. This is the last stage before a fire is considered to be out.Parts of New Brunswick have a chance for rain showers this afternoon, according to Environment Canada.ABOUT THE AUTHORRhythm Rathi is a reporter with CBC New Brunswick in Moncton. He was born and raised in India, and attended journalism school in Ontario. Send your story tips to rhythm.rathi@cbc.ca
Number of fires burning in New Brunswick rises to 15
