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BX firefighters called to shed fire

Dixon Dam blaze in 44 degree Celsius heat wave
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A shed fire sparked during B.C.’s heatwave had BX firefighters sweating briefly Monday afternoon.

Crews were called to the 7000 block of Dixon Dam Road shortly before 5 p.m. June 28.

But crews didn’t have to brave the heat long, as the blaze was quickly snuffed upon their arrival.

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