are moving to a “safe location” as efforts to subdue the wildfire burning just south of the community were overwhelmed by what they called a “blow-up event” that led to a kilometres-wide flame front.
According to a release sent on Friday afternoon, south-southwest winds created weather conditions that caused the “flame front moving parallel to the highway into Hay River.”
Shortly after 3:15 p.m. Friday, the town posted to its Facebook page, saying anyone remaining in the community should head to the airport for an evacuation flight for their own safety.
In a Facebook comment at 3:56 p.m., the Town of Hay River wrote that it wasn’t immediately clear where the plane would be heading.
CBC News reached out to the town to find out how many people are believed to still be in the community, but didn’t receive an immediate response.
Crews are developing plans in case the fire breaches the town, including activating a sprinkler system and firefighting efforts, according to the release.
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are moving to a “safe location” as efforts to subdue the wildfire burning just south of the community were overwhelmed by what they called a “blow-up event” that led to a kilometres-wide flame front.
According to a release sent on Friday afternoon, south-southwest winds created weather conditions that caused the “flame front moving parallel to the highway into Hay River.”
Shortly after 3:15 p.m. Friday, the town posted to its Facebook page, saying anyone remaining in the community should head to the airport for an evacuation flight for their own safety.
In a Facebook comment at 3:56 p.m., the Town of Hay River wrote that it wasn’t immediately clear where the plane would be heading.
CBC News reached out to the town to find out how many people are believed to still be in the community, but didn’t receive an immediate response.
Crews are developing plans in case the fire breaches the town, including activating a sprinkler system and firefighting efforts, according to the release.
The original article contains 299 words, the summary contains 164 words. Saved 45%. I’m a bot and I’m open source!