Wildfires near Thompson showing heightened activity
Wildfires near Thompson are showing increased activity as the area contends with warm weather and a lack of moisture.
In an update posted to social media, the city said the fire north of the region has been more active in its centre and northern edge. It added that crews were unable to do suppression work with helicopters and water bombers on Saturday due to smoky conditions.
The area also saw two additional fires start over the weekend.
As of Monday morning, Thompson remains under an air quality warning, with Environment and Climate Change Canada warning that wildfire smoke is causing poor air quality and reduced visibility. However, amid the smoky conditions, rain is forecast for the region beginning at 10 a.m.
According to the latest provincial data, the main fire threatening the city is 16,370 hectares in size and remains out of control.
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