Provincial forestry crews are working on knocking down a forest fire burning near the Trans-Labrador Highway just east of Churchill Falls.

The fire is burning close to the highway in the area of Jackfish Lake, which includes a number of cabins. It’s about one km from the cabins and 20 metres from the highway. The fire is spread over about 6 hectares.

Provincial Fire Duty Officer Colin Carrol says while the fire is still relatively small, forecasted weather indices for the area are high for today and they’re taking the fire very seriously.

A 4-person crew is on the ground with water bombers and pumpers.