Crews continue to battle uncontained Waterhen Lake wildfire
Fire crews, heavy equipment and air support continue to fight a wildfire burning on the West side of Waterhen Lake.
The 1,500-hectare Tuff fire remains uncontained, according to an update from wildfire management officials Tuesday afternoon. Fire crews battled the blaze with helicopters and water tankers overnight. The fire sparked Sunday afternoon.
Steve Roberts with wildfire management said the remoteness of the fire is causing some access difficulties for crews in and around the Waterhen Lake First Nation (WHFN) area.
“There are a number of remote structures north of the fire,” he said. “Our crews have been to those structures and have put up protection sprinkler units on those to protect them.”