While a number of aircraft are working to suppress the fire north of the city, others are deployed to help determine the growth of the fire, pinpoint hot spots and provide important information.

One type of craft not allowed to fly in the area right now are drones.

On the fire update Friday, Mayor Colleen Smook reminded listeners of that.

“The use of drones is illegal and will result in the grounding of the tankers and that if drones are spotted in the area. It hampers the fire fighting.”

Smook added that she is only aware of one report of a drone being flown in the area of the fire so far, but that anyone caught doing so will face heavy fines.

The penalty for flying a drone where you are not allowed is $3-thousand for an individual based on Transport Canada regulations.