The Newfoundland and Labrador government says firefighters from Nova Scotia are en route to help battle wildfires that forced people out of their homes this week.
The provincial Department of Forestry, Agriculture and Lands says the team from Nova Scotia will be part of a contingent of ground crew heading to battle the fires near Labrador City.
Get daily National news
In a Facebook post, the department says crews and water bombers are focused on fires in western and eastern Labrador that are close to communities and infrastructure.
The post says weather conditions Thursday helped crews beat back the flames.
- Fire risk was low before sudden wind shift sparked deadly base fire: CAF memo
- Fire at CFB Wainwright wasn’t a concern — until a rapid ‘uncommon’ shift in wind
- At least 7 dead, dozens injured in explosion and fire at CFB Wainwright: Sources
- Climate-driven wildfires in Canada could cost future generations trillions: study
Earlier this week, officials said about 120 people had been forced to flee their homes and cabins because of wildfires outside Labrador City, a mining town near the boundary with Quebec.
The province has since lifted some of those evacuation orders but others remain in place.
Comments
Want to discuss? Please read our Commenting Policy first.