The fire in the RM of Grahamdale, located close to Ashern and Eriksdale, is still blazing but is getting under control.
We spoke with Reeve Clifford Halaburda to get an update on the situation.
“Everything is stable right now. The wind has turned around from the southeast. The equipment is all out working. We have 20 bulldozers working in the bush working, we got 4 water bombers, and there is a ground crew of 120 men. Right now we got a command post set up at the Camper Hall. If the weather is in favour, they are talking this morning, that we can probably get the fire well under control. So, it sounds good.”
Halaburda wants to stress Highway 6 from south of Ashern to highway 68 south is still closed.
He says the RCMP are out there guiding the traffic and stressed everyone follow signs.
It was announced this morning that the municipality can begin accepting food donations again. The RM of West Interlake Office in Ashern will be the drop-off point for anyone wanting to donate.
