When the fire north of Thompson started up about 3-and-a-half weeks ago, about 16 fire fighters were working in the north.

Since that time, as more fires have cropped up, the need for manpower and equipment has increased.

On yesterday’s wildfire update, Mayor Colleen Smook shared what resources are currently deployed throughout the north.

“On Saturday, July 26th, there were 82 fire fighters, 15 helicopters, 1 other aircraft and 24 pieces of heavy equipment just to deploy to the fires in the Northern Region. That doesn’t include the bulldozers that are doing fire break.”

A lot of work on the fire breaks is being handled through Sapach Trucking and Smook Contractors, as well as other out-of-town contractors working here in the north who are using their heavy equipment to help, too.

Catch the daily fire updates here on 102.9 CHTM at 11:30 am.