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New Brunswick to reveal amphibious aircraft ahead of hot summer months
The province is adding aircraft to strengthen rapid-response firefighting as drought conditions persist and officials warn the summer could rank among the hottest on record.
- On Tuesday, the New Brunswick government unveiled an investment in new amphibious aircraft to strengthen wildfire response, holding the announcement at Forest Protection Ltd., which the province majority-owns.
- Premier Susan Holt initiated wildfire season two weeks early in April due to record-low precipitation and lack of snow; Canada Drought Monitor reports confirm abnormally dry conditions across New Brunswick.
- The Liberal government allocated $3 million in April for four Fire Boss specialized water-scooping aircraft and spent $6.7 million to increase year-round firefighting forest rangers to 169, up from 95.
- Last week, Nova Scotia's government announced a $6.5-million contract for four water bombers and another plane from Forest Protection, shifting from previous reliance on the Natural Resources department and other provinces.
- New Brunswick's natural resources minister warned this summer is shaping up to be among the hottest years on record, as Forest Protection continues conducting aerial surveys and managing forest health to address wildfire risks.
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Parched New Brunswick adds amphibious aircraft after worst fire season in decades
FREDERICTON — The New Brunswick government is adding four new amphibious aircraft to its firefighting fleet after last year’s forest fire season was one of the worst in decades.
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