Two evacuation advisories that were issued on Sunday are still in place for residents in the eastern part of New Brunswick.

New Brunswick's Emergency Measures Organization said people within two kilometres of 200 Daigle Road near Pointe Sapin should be prepared to evacuate on short notice.

The Peatmoss Piles fire burns in the area at one hectare large and is listed as contained on the province's fire dashboard.

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According to that website, a contained fire is surrounded by barriers like bulldozer breaks or hose lines, which are expected to keep it from spreading further if firefighting efforts continue.

A contained fire still burns and could potentially jump or spread. The province's advisory says nearby residents should be prep

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