Wildfires can start anywhere, anytime, but usually happen during the hotter, drier months. What makes them dangerous is how fast flames travel — up to 14 miles an hour. That's why wildfires can cover ...
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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.