In the latest Wood Buffalo Wildfire update, there are currently 126 personnel and 7 helicopters dealing with the ongoing fires.
A new fire was confirmed approximately 10 km west of Hay Camp late yesterday afternoon. Two fire crews and 3 helicopters with buckets initiated immediate suppression. This fire is an estimated 2 hectares. Fire 27 does not pose a risk to the public at this time. Crews will continue suppression today with the goal of full extinguishment.
In the Davidson Complex, opportunities for fire crews to work in the area were limited due to dense, lingering smoke yesterday. Once visibility improved, two fire teams and three helicopters continued with suppression efforts on the south-western edge of the fire. Progress was made in hotspots indicated by remote scanning flights last week. Weather permitting, crews will return today.
Active fire behaviour in the Pine Lake complex continues in the north end of the Pine Lake Complex. Increased winds are expected to result in more active fire. Today, in anticipation of strong easterly winds, crews will begin construction of a dozer guard to prevent the spread of fire to values at risk in areas currently west and north of the fire.
Danger trees continue to pose safety hazards for fire personnel working near Pine Lake Road. The addition of a dozer will assist current danger tree assessment and tree felling efforts. All values at risk remain intact. The fire is approximately 20 km from Highway 5.
