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The provincial government launched New Brunswick’s wildfire season a couple of weeks early due to dry conditions through the winter months. As the season begins, the province announced $6.7 million to support firefighting and preparedness efforts.
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Oliver Pearson · CBC News
· Posted: Apr 08, 2026 5:10 PM EDT | Last Updated: 16 minutes ago
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Premier Susan Holt announced new funding for the Department of Resources on Wednesday to help firefighting efforts. After last summer’s fires around the province Holt wants to be prepared for this fire season. (Oliver Pearson/CBC)
The provincial government has announced support for firefighting efforts as New Brunswick’s wildfire season is officially underway.
The 2026 season came early due to record-low precipitation levels and continued dry conditions.
Natural Resources Minister John Herron said projections for the summer show drier conditions than last year.
“Environment and Climate Change Canada is projecting that the summer months in New Brunswick will be among the hottest years on record with above average temperature due to climate change,” said Herron.
Premier Susan Holt said dry conditions this winter caused the province to move up the start of fire season by a couple of weeks.
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