Brunswick Complex Wildfire Grows to 9,266 Hectares, Officials Report
The human-caused wildfire in British Columbia has expanded, with officials saying it is being held.
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Brunswick Complex Wildfire in British Columbia Being Held, Officials Say
The Brunswick Complex wildfire in British Columbia is being held, according to the Campbell River Mirror. The fire, which was discovered on July 2, has burned 9,266 hectares, the outlet reported.
The fire is human-caused, the Campbell River Mirror reported. Fire activity is expected to continue in the interior of the wildfire perimeter until winter due to extreme drought conditions across most of the trees and soil in the area, according to the outlet.
The fire remains under investigation, and the cause has not been independently confirmed by authorities.
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- Brunswick Complex wildfires in Fraser Canyon being held - Campbell River Mirrorcampbellrivermirror.com
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