Residents of Buchans were left without power for much of Friday after a forest fire broke out near the town.
Two provincial water bombers and a team of three firefighters were deployed to quell the flames burning in a parcel of land just outside the community.
Photos from the area show smoke billowing from a wooded area near the town, and provincial tankers refilling in Red Indian Lake.
A spokesperson with the provincial forestry department says the fire was significant, and crews were paying close attention as there are cabins in the area, as well as a power substation.
Due to the fire burning near the substation, power was cut to the town before 3 p.m.
Due to the fire burning near the substation, power was cut to the town before 3 p.m.
In a Facebook update, area MHA Chris Tibbsindicated that power crews had to wait for the fire to be brought under control before restoring electricity to the town
