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The largest forest fire in Nfld since 1961? Not even close.

The fires in central Newfoundland (active in black) with tan colours representing major fires in the past. (Source: Natural Resources Canada)

“This is the largest fire we’ve seen in Newfoundland since 1961.”

Premier Andrew Furey, live on Facebook, Saturday night from the emergency headquarters at the Gander airport. Slowly reading his prepared text in hi…