Additional firefighters arrive on the Caribou Lake Fire

Helicopter taking off from helispot at Caribou Lake Fire

On Sunday afternoon, additional firefighters and supplies were flown into the Caribou Lake Fire. Firefighters reported that they continue to hold and improve existing control lines. Helicopters and firefighters will be using a portion of the gravel pit parking area on Basargin Road as a helispot in support of the Caribou Lake Fire. Fire officials are asking people to avoid parking in the area near the helispot for the safety of the firefighters and public.