Residents in eastern New Brunswick are facing ongoing wildfire evacuation advisories. One advisory was lifted Monday morning, but another remains in effect. The New Brunswick Emergency Measures Organization announced that the evacuation advisory for the Pointe Sapin area has been lifted. This decision follows the containment of a fire in the Peatmoss Piles area, which is currently one hectare in size.

Containment means that the fire is surrounded by barriers, such as bulldozer breaks and hose lines, which are designed to prevent its spread. However, officials caution that the Peatmoss Piles fire is still active and could potentially jump or spread.

The remaining evacuation advisory was issued Sunday evening for residents along Highway 117, from Black River Bridge to Little Branch. This advisory is due to the Black River Bridge fire, which is currently out of control and spans three hectares. Residents in this area are advised to be ready to evacuate on short notice, with emergency alerts to be issued if evacuation becomes necessary.

As of Monday morning, New Brunswick is dealing with 18 active wildfires, three of which are classified as out of control. The Beaver Lake Stream fire in Northumberland County has expanded to 338 hectares, up from 238 hectares earlier in the day. Additionally, the Rocky Brook fire has grown to 200 hectares.

Smoke from a wildfire near Long Lake in Annapolis County, Nova Scotia, is affecting air quality in southeastern New Brunswick. Environment Canada has issued a special air quality statement for Moncton and surrounding areas, warning that smoke levels could pose health risks. Residents are advised to limit outdoor activities, especially those who are elderly, pregnant, or have pre-existing health conditions.

Weather conditions on Monday are expected to be cloudy with a chance of showers. High temperatures will range from 18 degrees Celsius along the coast to 26 degrees Celsius inland. Winds are forecasted to shift to the south, increasing to 20 kilometers per hour, with gusts reaching up to 40 kilometers per hour.