FREDERICTON - Fire officials say a large forest fire in northern New Brunswick that has burned about 64 hectares east of Mount Carleton Provincial Park is 80 per cent contained. Kelly Cormier, a spokesperson for the Agriculture, Aquaculture and Fisheries Department, said today about 60 firefighters were working to put out the fire. Cormier says no structures are threatened nor is the provincial park. She says the terrain is rough and hilly, adding that high temperatures have added to the challenges of extinguishing the flames. This report by The Canadian Press was first published Aug. 16, 2021.

Source: thestar August 16, 2021 21:27 UTC