Two Canadian destroyers mere standing by Campbellton today ready to evacuate the residents if the raging forest fire threatened to reach the town, A hurried call for aid brought quick response from the Canadian Government which sent the Fraser and St. Laurent, 1,300-ton destroyers. to help and evacuate the people if the fire reached the town.
Despite all efforts of almost 1,000 men, the fire was spreading toward the south from Forbes Landing at Campbell River At least U.S.$200,000 of timber went up in flames and the damage may likely reach the U.S.$1,000,000.—United Press.
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