Date Posted: 2024-12-06 12:06:35 | Video Duration: 00:01:21
In a fast-developing situation, fire units were dispatched shortly after 5 p.m. to tackle a brush fire in the vicinity of 1900 Brand. Upon arrival, they encountered a quickly spreading blaze fueled by a large pile of trees and logs. The fire has proven challenging to manage due to strong winds that have driven it forward.
At this stage, while the fire is not yet fully under control, efforts to combat it have made significant progress. The team has managed to gain an upper hand, thanks to the strategic deployment of heavy equipment that is now on standby. Once conditions allow, this machinery will be used to encircle the fire and contain it within its current boundaries.
Despite the ongoing battle to suppress the blaze, authorities have confirmed that there is no immediate need for evacuations in the surrounding area. As a precautionary measure, Route 83 has been closed within the city limits.
The scale of the operation is substantial, with around 100 to 125 personnel actively engaged at the scene, equating to the response level of approximately a third alarm. The firefighting strategy is showing effectiveness, as emphasized by officials, “The strategy is working and we are gaining ground and having an impact on this fire.”
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