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A wildfire reported Wednesday afternoon at Base Gagetown is deemed as under control, according to public affairs officer for the base.
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Hope Edmond · CBC News
· Posted: Oct 30, 2026 3:33 PM EDT | Last Updated: 39 minutes ago
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A wildfire at Base Gagetown continues to burn Friday after being contained by crews. (Submitted by Capt. Robynn Still)
A wildfire in the northeastern portion of the Base Gagetown range and training area is being deemed under control as of Friday afternoon.
Capt. Robynn Still, a public affairs officer for 5th Canadian Division Support Base Gagetown, said in a statement that the wildfire is about 12 hectares in size.
On Thursday, the wildfire had burned approximately 25 hectares.
Still said there is still no threat to the public, military members or civilian employees.
The wildfire was first reported at 12:22 p.m. on Wednesday and was caused by an artillery shooting.
The wildfire is located in the northeastern part of the base where there are no nearby residential buildings.
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