Irishtown Fire Contained but Hotspots Persist: Firefighters Association

Irishtown fire contained but hotspots persist: firefighters association

The Irishtown, N.B., wildfire that burned up to 54 hectares near Moncton is now contained, but officials are warning the public it could be reclassified as out of control if weather conditions change.

Firefighters contain wildfire that threatened 1,500 people near Moncton

Despite searing heat, New Brunswick officials say firefighters have gotten ahead of a wildfire north of Moncton, in the Irishtown district of Maple Hills, where 1,500 people live.

Irishtown, N.B., wildfire is contained, evacuation advisory lifted - Helicopters Magazine

A wildfire outside Moncton near Irishtown has been contained, and an evacuation advisory has been lifted, New Brunswick officials said.