Tantallon Fire update via HRFE

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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

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