Fire Watch

Information on wildfire activity, safety, prevention, campfires and burning.

    Overview

    The 2026 forest fire season is underway.

    Visit this page for the most up-to-date information on fire status and burning restrictions.


    Burn conditions and permits

    Category 1 fires (including campfires and burning wood material), must follow daily burn conditions. Written burn permits are required for Category 2, 3 and 4 fires.

    Burn conditions are updated daily at 2 p.m. during the fire season. 

    No burn
    Restricted burn – permitted 8 p.m. to 8 a.m.
    Burn permitted

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    Current situation

    Stay informed on active wildfires and wildland reponse in New Brunswick.

    Conditions and forecasts

    Stay safe

    Report a wildfire

    To report a fire Call 911 or the Department of Natural Resources (DNR).
     

    What to do

    Learn more

    • Burning during wildfire season

      Discover the different categories of fires and how to obtain a burning permit.

    • About wildfires in New Brunswick

      Explore ways to keep yourself, your home and your community safe from fires.

    • Emergencies in New Brunswick

      Resources for emergency preparedness, links to public alerts, and updates on severe storms and wildfires.

    • FireSmart NB

      The Canadian Forest Service (CFS) provides wildland fire intelligence and predictive services, conducts internationally respected research, and leads national strategic programs and initiatives that directly benefit wildland fire management in Canada.

    Contact us

    Regional Operations and Wildfire Management

    Office hours: 
    8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. 
    Monday-Friday
    Phone506-453-3826
    Email[email protected]

    Office address

    Hugh John Flemming Forestry Centre
    1350 Regent Street
    Fredericton, NB
    E3C 2G6
    Canada

    Mailing address

    Ancillary Building
    P. O. Box 6000
    Fredericton, NB
    E3B 5H1
    Canada