Dangerous wildfire potential leads to the shutdown of all crown-owned lands in New Brunswick
Wildfires Cause Closures and Restrictions Across New Brunswick and Newfoundland
In response to an extreme wildfire hazard, the government of New Brunswick has taken drastic measures to ensure safety and preserve the province's forests. As of August 10, 2025, all Crown land has been closed, and a ban on burning and recreational activities has been implemented across the province.
The closure prohibits hiking, camping, fishing, vehicle use in woods, and access to trail systems. Camping is only allowed in official campgrounds, but with a strong recommendation to reconsider plans. Provincial parks remain open with restrictions, such as no campfires and closed hiking trails, to ensure safety. Forestry operations are also suspended, and private landowners are urged to follow similar precautions. All Department of Natural Resources offices are closed to the public to focus on firefighting efforts.
These measures are in response to multiple active wildfires, including a large one near Miramichi that is out of control. Russelville Road and McHardy Road are also closed, and traffic is being diverted towards Neguac. Two of these fires are on the Avalon Peninsula in the Conception Bay North area and to the south near Holyrood.
In addition, the government is encouraging private landowners to follow suit and avoid using private wood lots and wood roads. As of Aug. 9, there are 12 wildfires burning in New Brunswick.
Meanwhile, in Newfoundland, three ongoing fires have forced hundreds of people to evacuate their communities. Premier Susan Holt emphasized that the government's actions are intended to ensure safety and preserve the province's forests. The premier stated that the province is in an unprecedented and worsening wildfire situation.
In neighbouring provinces, Nova Scotia has imposed a sweeping ban on activities in wooded areas, and a provincewide burn ban is also in effect on Prince Edward Island.
While detailed current information for other provinces in Canada was not found in the search results, the aggressive closures and burn bans in New Brunswick and Newfoundland suggest a heightened alertness to wildfire risks that likely parallels measures in other fire-prone areas of Canada during peak wildfire seasons.
- The wildfire situation in Canada has prompted environmental scientists to closely monitor the impact of climate change on forest fires.
- The government's ban on burning activities in New Brunswick might influence sports-betting predictions for the province's annual forestry production.
- While weather forecasting suggests a respite from the dry weather in the near future, the long-term effects of climate change on wildfire occurrence remain concerning for the environmental-science community.
- Environmental scientists suggest that the increase in extreme wildfires could have significant impacts on overall Canadian weather patterns, affecting various sectors such as sports and outdoor recreational activities.
