Wildfire burns near St. Grey River on Canadian side, Houlton ME
WildfireA wildfire covering about two acres is burning on the Canadian side of the St. Grey River near River St in Houlton, Maine. The fire is visible from the U.S. side and was likely started by a lightning strike.
Audio|Source: Aroostook/Houlton Area Public Safety
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Now we're just about 30 seconds from the first one.
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It's literally on the shore of the St.
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Grey River.
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But I think it's on the Canada this side.
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Give me a minute.
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Go ahead.
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Yeah,
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it's just across the river from the Airbrook Township.
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I'd say it's probably about two acres.
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All I see is fire on the ground and ladder fuels a little bit, but there is an active flame, but it's definitely in Canada.
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I mean, literally on the bank of the river, Canada side, I can get you that long.
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Four, go ahead with that.
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Do you clear for a lat long?
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104.
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Okay, it's 45 decimal 44818-134 by negative 67-48-48-467.
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That's going to be on the U.S.
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side immediately across from it.
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It does appear to be a lightning strike origin.
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Location mentioned:
River St, Houlton, ME 04730
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