Government of New Brunswick
 
Forest Fire Watch

Burning Permits

April 19, 2024

FREDERICTON (GNB) – The following public advisory regarding Category 1 Burning Permits in the province is issued by the Forest Fire Management Branch, Department of Natural Resources. (Note: Grass fires are NOT permitted in Category 1). Within city and town boundaries, please check with municipal offices about burning permit restrictions.


Burning conditions are valid from 2 PM April 19 to 2 PM April 20. The following counties are open for burning: Gloucester, Madawaska, Northumberland, Restigouche. In all other counties burning is permitted between 8 PM and 8 AM.

This information does not apply to the Tracadie Firing Range area, where burning is prohibited.

More details on the Forest Fire Weather Index for New Brunswick, as well as the Provincial Forest Fire Summary, are available on the Internet at: http://www.gnb.ca/firewatch . For details on other Burning Permits, contact the nearest Natural Resources office, or call toll-free 1-866-458-8080.

24/04/19



Government New Brunswick