A wildfire in northern New Hampshire reportedly grew significantly over the last day, and is now roughly 1,000 acres in size.
The fire near New Hampshire’s border with Maine is located about seven miles southeast of Gorham, New Hampshire along the Wild River.
Officials with the U.S. Forest Serice said as of Wednesday morning the fire is only about 11 percent contained.
Fire personnel initially responded to the Wild River fire at around 1 p.m. on Sunday, November 1. Also responding were members of the U.S. Forest Service and White Mountain National Forest.
On Sunday, officials said the fire was roughly 300 acres in size. They said drought persist, and dry conditions are present throughout the fire area. The fire is actively burning in timber, snags, and leaf litter.
Firefighters responded with the goal of confining the perimeter as quickly as possible. Officials said that gaining access to the fire was difficult due to steep and rugged terrain.
On Tuesday, officials said the fire was around 378 acres in size. But it reportedly grew significantly through the day, reaching close to 1,000 acres by Wednesday morning.
Officials said more firefighting resources are responding to the area to battle the fire from the both the air and the ground. Over 50 firefighting personnel and two helicopters are currently battling the fire.
Officials said the fire was primarily growing along its north and west perimeter through steep, rugged terrain.
They advised the public to avoid traveling in the area.
The cause of the fire is under investigation.
Firefighters are also fighting a wildfire along New York’s border with Massachusetts. That fire has forced the closure of several hiking trails and state forests in the area.
