Saint John Fire Department responds to latest encampment fire

Encampment fire in Saint John No one was hurt in an encampment fire in Saint John, N.B., over the weekend.

There were no injuries reported in the latest encampment fire in Saint John, N.B.

Around 9:47 p.m. Saturday, crews responded to a call of a small fire near the corner of Bleury and Simms Street on the city’s west side.

Upon arrival, crews discovered a growing fire inside an area of trees off the side of the road near the intersection. The area had been made into a tent encampment.

A third truck was called to the scene and crews quickly began an offensive attack. The fire was knocked down and the scene was cleared in under a half-hour.

Multiple propane tanks were involved in the fire, as well as a tent and various clothing items. No one was on site when crews arrived on scene. The cause of the fire is still unknown.

There were no injuries reported as a result of the fire.

So far in 2024, three people have died in encampment fires in Saint John -- 44-year old Peter ‘Evan’ McArthur passed away in an encampment fire on Jan. 7, while 39-year-old Jonathan Calhoun and 33-year-old Raeanne Tyler died in an encampment fire on Mar. 25 near the 100 block of Paradise Row.

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