Wildfire Status Update #11

LWF136 is located approximately 15 km northwest of the community of Janvier. It is currently 500 (ha) in size and classified as out of control. This wildfire grew to the southwest yesterday. Night operations responded in the overnight hours when it was safe to due so. Smoky conditions are making air support challenging. They will continue to respond when the conditions are safe to do so. Crews and heavy equipment are back working on this wildfire today focusing on establishing a fire guard on the southern perimeter with support from helicopters. There is potential for extreme wildfire behavior once smoky conditions clear today. Crews are preparing for another challenging day for firefighting. The RMWB has issued an evacuation alert for the hamlet of Janvier.

LWF152 was detected on July 16. It is classified as out of control at 305 ha. Airtankers supported this wildfire yesterday with establishing containment lines. There are industrial facilities within a 10 km radius to the wildfires.

LWF164 was detected on July 17. It is located approximately 15 km northeast of Conklin along highway 881. It is classified as out of control at 600 ha.