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CTV News
5 days ago
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Crews fighting wildland fire in Miramichi, N.B.
Dozens of firefighters are working to contain a wildland fire in Miramichi, N.B., on Wednesday. In a Facebook post, the Miramichi Professional Firefighters Association said crews were fighting the fire near Oldfield Road and Route 8 around 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday. According to the New Brunswick government, 35 firefighters, eight air tankers and three bulldozers were working against the fire on Wednesday evening. The fire's size is estimated to be 15-to-20 hectares. No homes are threatened and crews do not expect containment problems. The cause of the fire is under investigation. For more New Brunswick news, visit our dedicated provincial page.
CTV News
30-07-2025
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- CTV News
Wildfire near Harrison Lake prompts campsite evacuation
Smoke from the Bear Creek fire is seen behind boats in Harrison Lake in this photo provided by the BC Wildfire Service. An out-of-control wildfire burning near Harrison Lake in B.C.'s Fraser Valley prompted a precautionary evacuation of campsites in the area, according to officials. The Bear Creek fire broke out early Tuesday evening and 'campers in the vicinity were asked to leave the area,' the BC Wildfire Service's online dashboard said. A person identifying themselves as the host of the Bear Creek Recreation site also posted on social media to note the evacuation. Crew fought the fire overnight using night-vision technology, pouring buckets of water on the blaze to try to minimize its spread. Related: Full coverage of B.C.'s 2025 wildfire season By Wednesday morning, its size was estimated at 65 hectares and it had been classified as the province's only wildfire 'of note' because it was 'creating an increased level of interest,' the BCWS' website said. Two 22-person crews have been assigned, and the ground efforts are being supported by one helicopter and three air tankers. 'The public is asked to stay out of the Harrison Lake area for their own safety and responder safety. When firefighting aircraft are working on an active wildfire and picking up water from nearby lakes, they need plenty of room to maneuver to do their job safely,' the BCWS said. 'We urge the public to use common sense and keep their boats well away from areas where air tankers or helicopters operate.' The fire is suspected to be human caused, according to the BCWS.
Washington Post
26-05-2025
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- Washington Post
Wildfire damages Civil War-area historical site in New Mexico as campgrounds are evacuated
SANTA FE, N.M. — Campgrounds and a horse ranch were evacuated Monday as wildfire swept through a Civil War-era historical site in southern New Mexico. Ground crews, air tankers and helicopters joined efforts to contain a blaze that damaged several buildings at the Fort Stanton Historical Site, authorities said. The wildfire scorched more than a half square mile (1.4 square kilometers) of terrain at the site and surrounding conservation lands managed by the federal Bureau of Land Management.
Yahoo
18-05-2025
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- Yahoo
Gila National Forest: 3 wildfires burning in Grant County
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — Three wildfires are burning in Grant County, New Mexico, east of Silver City on Saturday, May 17, the Gila National Forest said. The fires range from 20 acres to 7 acres and were caused by lightning, officials with the Gila National Forest said. They are located east of the tiny town of San Lorenzo and south of New Mexico Highway 152. The Carrizo Fire is on private land and was last reported to be at 20 acres, Gila National Forest officials said. Resources there include a hotshot crew, two other types of fire crews and four engines. The Gallinas Fire, south of Sawyers Peak and east of the Black Range crest, is 7 acres. The Outlaw Fire is 15 acres and is located between Outlaw Canyon and Gallinas Creek. The last two fires are at 0 percent containment. No further information was available about the Carrizo Fire. Two large air tankers and two single engine air tankers are responding to all incidents. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
