According to the CBSFD. shortly before 5:00 p.m., the fire was determined to be down enough to be considered under control. (Henrique Wilhelm/CBC)
The fire is now under control after being battled on a hot day 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.
A bad wildfire is burning on CBS right now, very hot day to fight such a big fire. We hope everyone is 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 risk status on Avalon and parts of the central area.
A water bomber flies low to Conception Bay South, battling a fire burning near homes in the community. (Henrique Wilhelm/CBC)
According to the CBSFD. shortly before 5:00 p.m., the fire was determined to be down 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 still give the area a wide berth while water bombers continue to deal with hot spots.
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