The fire is now under control after a hot day of fighting near the town of Conception Bay South. Earlier Sunday, an out-of-control wildfire raged near the northern community of Avalon. Water bombers joined members of the CBS Fire Department as they battled the fire and the hot summer sun. Bad forest fire burning right now on CBS, too hot a day to fight such a big fire. I hope everyone is staying safe today. pic.twitter.com/rUWPMdcdgS —@KHollohanFire The area was dry at the time of the outbreak, with the Department of Forestry placing an extreme wildfire danger status for Avalon and parts of Central. A water bomber flies low toward Conception Bay South, battling a fire burning near homes in the community. (Henrike Wilhelm/CBC) According to the CBSFD. shortly before 17:00 it was determined that the fire had been reduced enough to be considered under control. Currently at Kelligrews pic.twitter.com/aWIVFhYWZo —@amanda_dawe The scene has now been turned over to the Department of Forestry as well as the Royal Newfoundland Constabulary, who are asking people to continue to give the area a wide berth as water bombers continue to tackle hot spots. Read more from CBC Newfoundland and Labrador
