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UPDATE: No injuries reported from Wildfire south of Campbell River

UPDATE: BC Wildfire Service says the fire near Campbell River is under control as of 12:00 p.m. today.

UPDATE: Campbell River Fire Department confirms no injuries were reported from the fire, which is still under control as of this afternoon.

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A small wildfire discovered Sunday by Woods Creek is under control.
The fire is in the south-end of the community between Highway-19 and the Storey Creek golf course.
Campbell River Fire Department responded to the fire 11:15 a.m. with 30 firefighters. 20 are still on scene today.
BC Wildfire Service says they are providing assistance to local fire crews.
The size of the fire is three-point-four-three hectares, and isn’t expected to spread beyond the perimter. No injuries were reported.
You’re asked to stay away from the area.
Mike Patterson
Mike Patterson
Mike is an experience broadcast news journalist with more than four decades of experience. As a reporter he has covered a wide range of stories, from city councils to Royal visits. Mike has also been a news presenter on radio in the Okanagan, Vancouver, and several communities on Vancouver Island. He enjoys skiing at Mt. Washington and Blackcomb, and photography.

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