Paradise Lake fires alone are now estimated at 10,337 hectares, up more than 50% since Monday.
Forest firefighters in Newfoundland and Labrador warned of rain on Tuesday as raging bushfires near Grand Falls-Windsor spread by more than 50. I was hoping it would rain. percent.
The size of the Paradise Lake fire is estimated to have expanded from 6,614 hectares on Monday to 10,337 hectares, according to Jeff Motty.
Seaplane bombers were on the scene all day Monday, but the fire spread as it was unsafe for firefighters to tackle the fire directly.
"We had to set the crew on fire immediately," Motti told CBC Radio on Tuesday.
"If you can get a lot of Water Bomber activity on it, you can get on the edges and planks around the fire. It's a safe place. With the crew
"But we are not ready for it yet. The fire is very It's big, so it takes a lot of time to clear the scene.”
Water bombers are on the scene much longer than the day before as the winds at Paradise Lake shifted north on Monday. I could, said Motti.
An uncontrolled fire has been going on in him for over two weeks.
As a result of the change in wind, special winds for Corner Brook and other West Newfoundland communities and parts of Central Newfoundland such as Bukans, Green Bay and White Bay. An air quality statement has been released.
Meanwhile, fires that shut down the Bay d'Espoir Highway also spread on Monday, with Motty estimating that the fires now cover 5,727 hectares, an increase of nearly 10%.
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He said crews will continue to make assessments later in the day to determine when the highway can reopen. The crew also conducted a controlled open burning in the area on Monday - . This helps limit the growth and intensity of wildfires that spread by destroying things like dry leaves and other small fire starters.
"There are a lot of different pieces in this puzzle that work really well, so we made a lot of progress yesterday," he said Motty.
Tuesday's weather forecast will also help contain the spread of fire. Environment Canada forecasts expect 5-10mm of rain at Grand Falls in Windsor on Tuesday, with southeasterly winds of 20km/h and he'll hit 40 degrees, with a high of 15 degrees.
A similar forecast is expected for Bishop's Falls, with up to 10mm of rain possible throughout the day.
Rain is expected over the next few days as temperatures drop.
"I hope this forecast comes true," Motti said.
"Fire and weather go hand in hand, so we really need Mother Nature to be on our side." Please Note: Mayor
This forecast is welcome news for Bishop's Falls Mayor Brian King.
"The fire is still growing and is very active. But the good news... is that the fire is being brought under control throughout the day," King said Monday night. "Airstrikes and seaplanes are still active today. That's good news."
He said he had never seen such an urgent effort during his time in the area, but thanked both local and state governments for their work in making sure he was in the area. need to
Bay d'Espoir Supplies are beginning to arrive in the community by helicopter as the highway remains closed. This road is the only road that allows small communities in the coastal regions of the Conneigl peninsula and the Gulf to access the rest of Newfoundland by car or truck.
The state government originally planned to deliver the goods on a ferry that left Fortune on Sunday, but the boat is now in St. Louis. John goes in for repairs due to a mechanical problem.
The government has also set up phone lines for questions about supplies, transportation, etc. State emergency operations centers can be reached at 833-845-0775 between 8am and 8pm. . NT, Central Health operates Health Line at 1-833-960-4571.
King said he would have to see how Tuesday's would play out and how the fire would behave before figuring out his next move.
In the meantime, he has asked residents of the central Newfoundland town to prepare in case they need to evacuate a fire that broke out about 30 kilometers away from town on Monday.
"It's pretty close in terms of potential [dangerous] when it comes to air quality," he said. "Therefore, we are now asking everyone to pack their bags and prepare the essentials, as the situation can deteriorate rapidly depending on the direction of the wind."
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