Two areas of New Brunswick are burning “out of control” after multiple wildfires have broken out across the province, with no rain in the forecast.

According to Wildland Fire Reporting System, as of Monday there are 12 active wildfires in New Brunswick.

Two of them are listed as out of control — Old Field in Miramichi and 115 Pit in Irishtown, which is outside of Moncton.

The fire near Miramichi has grown to more than 340 hectares – or more than four times the size since Friday.

The Irishtown fire was listed at about 30 hectares on Monday.

Nine fires are listed as “being patrolled” while one is listed as “contained.”

New Brunswick Emergency Measures Organization said on the social media platform X that people in Irishtown, Tankville, Evangeline and Lakeville areas should be prepared

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