Crews fighting wildland fire in Miramichi, N.B.

A Miramichi fire truck is pictured. (Source: Facebook/IAFF Local 5087 Miramichi Professional Firefighters Association)

Dozens of firefighters are working to contain a wildland fire in Miramichi, N.B., on Wednesday.

In a Facebook post, the Miramichi Professional Firefighters Association said crews were fighting the fire near Oldfield Road and Route 8 around 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday.

According to the New Brunswick government, 35 firefighters, eight air tankers and three bulldozers were working against the fire on Wednesday evening. The fire’s size is estimated to be 15-to-20 hectares.

No homes are threatened and crews do not expect containment problems.

The cause of the fire is under investigation.

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