Evacuation order issued for south RM of Shellbrook

The evacuation order does not include the town.

A bulletin from the SPSA posted on the RM of Shellbrook Facebook page said sustained winds were predominately from the southeast and south Friday evening and were to remain that way for the next few days.

“Crews continue to work on the east flank of the south side using heavy equipment with heli bucket support. Type 1 and Type 2 crews are on the ground along with Emergency Response Team members. Air support is working the northwest and northeast flanks and efforts have been able to limit further spread. In addition to the helicopters, water tankers, bird dogs and skimmers are also being utilized,” the bullet read.

The SPSA wrote the transmission line north of the river in the RM of Shellbrook continues to be assessed. Priority has been given to the further spread of the two spot fires that crossed the river earlier Friday.

Community members are helping each other prepare for what may be coming. The Lake Country Co-op issued a post on their social media late Friday night to notify residents that they would be opening their store around 9:30 p.m. and will be stocked with a variety of fire response and emergency supplies, including generators, pumps, hoses, water tanks, fuel cans, batteries, flashlights, masks, and other essential items. The store said it would remain open as long as needed to support the community.

Earlier in the day, the SPSA issued a widespread fire ban in the province.

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by paNOW Staff

Evacuation order issued for south RM of Shellbrook

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