As of 3:00 pm, the Municipality of Harvey Rural Community has activated Level One: Enhanced Monitoring outlined in the EMO Plan regarding extreme Wildfire Risk for all Harvey Rural Community.
IMPACTED COMMUNITIES: ALL (entire Harvey Rural Community)
STATUS COMMENTS: Precipitation in the Harvey region over the last thirty (30) days has been very limited, with only minor rainfall and extended periods of dry weather. Daytime highs have frequently reached the mid-to-high 20s, and a heat warning is in effect for Monday and Tuesday, with humidex values expected to reach 38–43. The seven (7) day forecast shows continued warm conditions, with a small chance of rain (approximately 9 mm) on Thursday.
The Province of New Brunswick declared an extreme wildfire hazard and closed all Crown land as of 12:01 am, Sunday, August 10 — and this closure remains in effect. All industrial and recreational activities on Crown land are prohibited. Residents are also urged to avoid private woodlots and woods roads.
Restrictions on Municipal Recreational Spaces:
• Trail closures: the Catharine Pendrel Trail at Cherry Mountain is closed.
• The closure does not apply to the beach at Harvey Lakeshore or the Grieve Lakeshore Trail.
• No other municipal trails or parks are closed currently.
Fire ban:
• There is a “no burn” (burn ban) across the entire community.
• This ban does not apply to outdoor cooking or heating devices (e.g., barbecues or propane fire pits), as they do not create sparks or embers.
Learn more:
• Harvey Emergency Preparedness
The Harvey Fire Department remains at a heightened level of readiness to respond to reports of smoke or fire in wildland or urban areas. The municipality urges all residents to remain vigilant, follow fire safety rules, and stay informed as conditions evolve.
Residents should review and maintain their evacuation plan and evacuation kit.
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