Update on LWF136 is still classified as out of control in 440 ha in size.
LWF136 was detected July 14 and is classified as out of control at 440 hectares in size. This wildfire is located approximately 15 km northwest of the community of Janvier. Heavy equipment along with firefighters are working to create a fireguard on the south and east sides to limit growth towards the highway. Helicopters are bucketing on priority areas and airtankers will be responding to help create a fireguard.
Overnight operations were used on this wildfire last night including the use of helicopter drops while the fire behaviour was more subdued. The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo (RMWB) has issued an evacuation alert for the hamlet of Janvier.
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