A wildfire burning near Gold River has sent up a plume of smoke in the area, after growing to 120 hectares.

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B次元官网网址淚n this case, the fire is moving towards one of our pre-identified trigger points. The trigger point was there to establish some timber values in the area. The fire has also moved to a place that is more accessible, terrain-wise. WeB次元官网网址檙e going to action that part of the fire now.B次元官网网址�

A 20 person crew is en route to the fire to ensure it does not spread further.

Though the fire is growing, it is growing away from the community of Gold River, which is about 8.5 km away from the near edge.

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Smoke was visible as far away as Campbell River on Wednesday morning.

With rain in the forecast for Friday and cooler, longer nights, Caranci says that the worst of the fire season is B次元官网网址渂ehind us now.B次元官网网址�

The Coastal Fire Centre lifted its restriction on recreational fires as of Tuesday (Sept. 20) at noon.

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