Tantallon Fire update via HRFE
Overnight fire fighting continues. More resources today. Hot spot checks and structure protection
Register with 311 and municipal is calling residents
Fire service ze has not gown. 50% contained. 837 hectars
Fast and aggressive conditions expected today. Firefighter safety priority
Police continue security on scene. Reminder for people to stay out of the area.
Resources are stretched but holding strong.
Mechanized system of containment using urban blocks such as roads and dozer cuts to help.
No expected time for residents to return. Crews are working hard to get residents back
Farmers Dairy fire significantly improved.
First responders need to move fast and safely is part of the reason public are being kept out. Poor conditions helping fire spread creates need for fast response and equipment transfer.
DNR leads investigation into cause.
Slow consistent rain needed over heavy downpour so water soaks into the ground vs heavy downpour which will cause run off instead of soaking in
Could be a very smokey day
