Mill Fire In Armstrong
By 250 News
Sunday, July 11, 2010 11:27 PM
Armstrong - Numerous fire departments continue to fight a blaze in Hog Pile of the Tolko mill south of Armstrong. The fire broke out at 3.30 Sunday. Tolko Mill responded to the fire but with the high winds the fire quickly grew in size and began to spread to the log yard north of the mill and hog pile.
Numerous area fire departments, including Armstrong Spall, Vernon, Enderby, and BX Swan Lake were called to respond along with Forest Services. The fire is being fought by ground crews and air support from helicopters conducting water drops and fixed wing air tankers placing fire retardant on the area.
Current Status:
The fire continues to burn in the hog pile and log yard. There has been no structural damage to the Tolko Mill at this point. The cause of the fire has not been formally investigated at this point and as such a cause for the fire cannot be released. Visibility is greatly reduced in the area because of heavy smoke. An Emergency Operations Center involving all agencies involved has been established to respond to the incident that is expected to continue into the late evening and perhaps beyond.
The fire continues to burn in the hog pile and log yard. There has been no structural damage to the Tolko Mill at this point. The cause of the fire has not been formally investigated at this point and as such a cause for the fire cannot be released. Visibility is greatly reduced in the area because of heavy smoke. An Emergency Operations Center involving all agencies involved has been established to respond to the incident that is expected to continue into the late evening and perhaps beyond.
Evacuations:
The RCMP and Search and Rescue have evacuated the Valley Auction facility to the North of the location and four area mobile home parks (Twin Furs, Belfast, Meadow Ridge, and Palisades). An Emergency Social Services Reception Center has been established at Centennial Hall on Pleasant Valley Road in Armstrong. Over 100 persons have checked in so far and is expected to continue into the evening.
The RCMP and Search and Rescue have evacuated the Valley Auction facility to the North of the location and four area mobile home parks (Twin Furs, Belfast, Meadow Ridge, and Palisades). An Emergency Social Services Reception Center has been established at Centennial Hall on Pleasant Valley Road in Armstrong. Over 100 persons have checked in so far and is expected to continue into the evening.
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