1938 Bloedel Fire Grows to 76,000 Acres, Report Says
The 1938 Bloedel fire in British Columbia has grown to 76,000 acres, according to a report from the Campbell River Mirror.
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1938 Bloedel Fire Burned 76,000 Acres, Report Says
The Bloedel fire, discovered on July 7, 1938, burned out of control and consumed 76,000 acres, according to a report by Campbell River Mirror. The fire occurred in British Columbia.
The fire's size and behavior are based on historical reporting; the cause has not been determined.
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- Eating smoke on the lines: The Navy and the 1938 Bloedel Fire - Campbell River Mirrorcampbellrivermirror.com
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