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UPDATE : Wildfire near Fanny Bay being held

Sage Daniels
By Sage Daniels

The BC Wildfire Service has confirmed that a wildfire burning just south of Fanny Bay is being held.

The fire was discovered Saturday and grew to 0.5 hectares.

Firefighting personnel and aviation resources are responding to the area.

The wildfire is suspected to be human caused.

Sage Daniels
Sage Daniels
Sage is a news reporter stationed in Campbell River, B.C. He went to college for Radio Broadcasting in Toronto, where he worked in his college newsroom. When Sage isn't in his office, he's likely in the bush, fishing or playing his bass guitar.

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