Nova Scotia is sending a crew of firefighters to assist with an out-of-control wildfire in New Brunswick, even as small fires continue to be fought at home.
Twenty firefighters and a provincial representative are being deployed to the Irishtown fire near Moncton. Their assignment is expected to last up to two weeks, but they could be called back at any time if needed in Nova Scotia.
Natural Resources Minister Tory Rushton says New Brunswick provided significant help during Nova Scotia’s large wildfires in 2023, and this is an opportunity to return that support.
Although hot, dry conditions have the province at extreme wildfire risk, officials say resources are in place to continue responding to small fires across Nova Scotia. The crew’s departure will not affect the province’s ability to respond to emergencies at home.
This marks Nova Scotia’s third firefighting deployment within Canada this season, following earlier missions to Saskatchewan in May and July. Other specialists have also been sent to assist in Alberta and the Northwest Territories.
Nova Scotia participates in the Canadian Interagency Forest Fire Centre, which coordinates wildfire assistance between provinces and territories. The affected jurisdiction covers the cost of bringing in outside help.
