Forest fire in northern New Brunswick still burning but now considered contained

FREDERICTON – Fire officials in New Brunswick say a forest fire in the north of the province is now contained. The blaze has burned about 64 hectares east of Mount Carleton Provincial Park. The provincial forest fire report says 60 firefighters continue to work on the fire today. There is just one other forest fire […]

By Greg Meckbach | August 17, 2021 | Last updated on October 2, 2024
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Three fire fighters stand close together in the middle of a burning forest. Concept of fighting forest fires which have startet due to natural disasters or arson. The image is a 3D render.

FREDERICTON – Fire officials in New Brunswick say a forest fire in the north of the province is now contained.

The blaze has burned about 64 hectares east of Mount Carleton Provincial Park.

The provincial forest fire report says 60 firefighters continue to work on the fire today.

There is just one other forest fire currently in the province and it is listed as being patrolled.

That fire, known as the Akroyd Lake fire, has burned a tenth of a hectare.

There is no word on the cause of either fire.

Feature image via iStock.com/mikkelwilliam

Greg Meckbach

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