No doubt you saw the massive amount of black smoke being emitted into the sky earlier Saturday evening. The dump was on fire once again, this time in full forced. What started at 4:30pm continued to burn for about 12 hours. With help from Airport Fire Dept as well as helicopter and bomber they managed to contain it.
Mayor Van Tighen released this statement at 6:44pm:
There is a fire at the dump.
YKFD is on site and fighting it.
City heavy equipment is being supplemented by RTL.
ENR are working to enable an air attack.
YKFD asks residents t…o stay indoors and keep windows and doors closed until it is extinguished.
Unfortunately I was not able to be there myself and take pictures, nor was I even in internet range, but here are links to picture and posts they were put up as the first was happening.
http://twitpic.com/gn64f – Credit Shane Riley
http://twitpic.com/gn6aa – Credit Shane Riley
http://twitpic.com/photos/arcticrose45 – Credit Val Pond
Fire at Yellowknife Dump and Facebook album with amazing photos – David Heffernan
Flickr Photo Album – More amazing shots – Nigel Fearon
Reflections in the Snow-covered Hills – Megan brings up any excellent point about something I want to talk more about soon.
News/North (NNSL) Video Clip – Credit NNSL
http://twitpic.com/photos/aumpleby – Credit Aumpleby
If you know of more pictures and/or posts that have gone up make sure you add a link in the comment section.
