Castanet

Fire crews are responding to a fire at Philpot and Hwy 33. RCMP requested for tactical evacuation of Philpot. Units from Ellison, Rutland and Main Hall responding. Air support requested. Hwy 33 closed.

Winds are blowing hard up here. It's going fast

That's what I hear on the scanner. Fire described as massive. They're calling for a full evacuation of the entire area.

hopefully it is just rank 3 as Castanet reports. With these winds, that fire could just explode. :(

It's burning pretty fast. The winds up here are really going hard. Haven't seen air support yet. Our place is about a mile as the crow flies from the start location

forecast is for 30 gusting t0 50k until evening

Air support is on the way. Have been asked by KFD to hit it with everything they've got. Hopefully you're upwind of the fire...

They're working on evacs from Cardinal Creek to east boundary so if you're in that area, get ready to leave.

Looks like it's going to be an interesting evening up here in Joe Rich...

Oh yeah it will be Woodenhead. Sounds like air crews have arrived

Barney Google wrote:It's burning pretty fast. The winds up here are really going hard. Haven't seen air support yet. Our place is about a mile as the crow flies from the start location

get ready to go . this could be the bad one

That should be Bird Dog overhead with tanker not far behind.

Oh man - hoping for the very best to all those in the Joe Riche area, and to those residents already here on these forums.