Another fire is burning out of control near Churchill Falls, but no impact to community, says N.L. Hydro
According to the provincial wildfire dashboard, the fire broke out on Monday and has burned approximately one hectare. The province's fire hazard rating map, which was last updated on Monday, indicates the area around the hydroelectric plant in the community has a high and very high fire hazard rating.
"As of this morning, there are no impacts on the community or operations," wrote company spokesperson Jill Pitcher in an email to CBC News.
CBC News has asked the Department of Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture for an update on Tuesday's firefighting efforts.
On Monday, the department said the fire started near the ski hill area of the community and there was no immediate risk to health or safety.
The statement also said Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro was fighting the fire from the air with helicopters, while another helicopter, water bomber and three firefighters were dispatched from Happy-Valley Goose Bay to assist.
Last month, emergency crews responded to an out of control wildfire near the community that burned an estimated 170 hectares.
These fires come approximately a year after a large wildfire forced thousands of people to flee the community, including power plant workers. At the time, it raised concerns about the community's vital hydroelectric power plant.
Other areas of Labrador also have high fire hazard ratings, and the towns of Labrador City and Wabush have issued fire bans due to concerns over high winds.
On the island, multiple fire bans are in place across the Avalon Peninsula, including St. John's, Mount Pearl, Conception Bay South and Portugal Cove-St Philip's.
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