FREDERICTON — New Brunswick officials say a wildfire outside Moncton near Irishtown has been contained, and an evacuation advisory has been lifted.
The wildfire had been threatening as many as 900 structures, with about 1,500 people told to be ready to evacuate if necessary under the previous advisory.
The downgrading of the Irishtown blaze leaves a fire burning near Miramichi as the only out-of-control fire in the province.
That fire had grown to nearly 13.5 square kilometres from about 11 square kilometres on Tuesday.
Premier Susan Holt had earlier told reporters there were "promising results" in the fight against the Irishtown fire.
Natural Resources Minister John Herron said rain would be needed to help battle the province's fires.
This report by The Canadian Press was first published Aug. 13, 2025.
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