North CountryThursday, November 5
The Wild River Fire near Gorham has grown to about 1,000 acres
The 5AM Manchester team
If you hike or drive up north, here's the latest. The Wild River Fire in the White Mountain National Forest has grown to 1,000 acres and was 11% contained as of Wednesday morning. It was about 378 acres Tuesday afternoon, roughly 7 miles southeast of Gorham and about a mile from the Maine border.
The Wild River Fire is 11% contained
11%of the Wild River Fire contained as of Wednesday
Sources: WMUR, indepthnh.org
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| Value | |
|---|---|
| of the Wild River Fire contained as of Wednesday | 11% |
A new closure order prohibits public entry around the fire. The cause is under investigation, and the Forest Service believes it was human caused. Officials said Tuesday there were no significant threats to life or property.
- Crews: 89 personnel, three helicopters and two drones
- Closed: all of Shelburne Trail and Wild River Road
- Public meeting: tonight, 6 to 7 p.m., Shelburne Town Hall
- Meeting address: 74 Village Road, Shelburne, or online
The Wild River Fire grew from 378 to about 1,000 acres
Sources: WMUR, New Hampshire Union Leader
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| Value | |
|---|---|
| Tuesday afternoon | 378 acres |
| Wednesday | 1,000 acres |
If you see smoke while driving, slow down and turn on your headlights. Officials ask you to stay away and keep roads clear for emergency crews.
Sources: WMUR, New Hampshire Union Leader, indepthnh.org