According to the CBSFD. shortly before 5 p.m., it was determined that the fire had been reduced enough to be considered controlled. (Henrike Wilhelm / CBC)
The fire is now under control after a hot battle day near the town of Conception Bay South.
In the early hours of Sunday, an out-of-control wildfire occurred near the northern Avalon community. The water bombers joined members of the CBS Fire Department as they battled the fire and hot summer sun.
A bad forest fire currently burning on CBS, a very hot day to be fighting such a big fire. I hope everyone is safe today. pic.twitter.com/rUWPMdcdgS
– @KHollohanFire
The area was dry at the time of the blaze, and the Forestry Department gave a state of extreme forest fire risk to the Avalon and parts of the center.
A water bomber flies down to Conception Bay South, battling a burning fire near community homes. (Henrike WIlhelm / CBC)
According to the CBSFD. shortly before 5 p.m., it was determined that the fire had been reduced enough to be considered controlled.
Currently at Kelligrews pic.twitter.com/aWIVFhYWZo
– @ amanda_dawe
The scene has now been handed over to the Department of Forestry and the Royal Newfoundland Constabulary, who are asking people to still give a big opening to the area while water bombers continue to tackle the hot spots.
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