The City reported yesterday that the fire north of Thompson did not grow much on Monday thanks to favourable weather.

Yesterday, helicopters with buckets continued dealing with hot spots where the fire has crossed the Burntwood River.

Bulldozers are working to create fire guards around the fire. The guard on the north end is finished and work began on a guard on the south side Tuesday.

Trees and vegetation are being cleared from the north side of North Hangar Road at the Thompson Regional Airport and from the pump house, the wastewater treatment plant, and the north side of the Millennium Trail along the Burntwood River, as well as in the heavy industrial/train station area.

Value protection equipment has been deployed at Mystery Mountain Winter Park, the Thompson Regional Airport, the Thompson Golf Course and the horse stables.

The Manitoba Wildfire Service is also battling a fire east of Wabowden using ground resources and helicopters with buckets.