New ‘Crysto Fire’ threatening more northern communities
A new wildfire has become the priority of firefighters in the northern part of the province.
Steve Roberts, executive director of wildfire management for the Ministry of Environment, said the new “Crysto Fire” north of the hamlet of Weyakwin, has captured their attention in the last 24 hours.
“Based on its fire progression towards the town, we recommended a full evacuation of that community last (Saturday) night,” he said, speaking of Weyakwin. “As of this morning we have also upgraded that to include the Provincial Rec. Site of Weyakwin and the Ramsey Bay Subdivision.”
The Hamlet of Weyakwin actually sits on the highway, according to Roberts, which has drawn them to an obvious conclusion.