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The forest fire that threatened Churchill Falls and its imposing hydroelectric power station last June. (Archive photo)
Photo: Newfoundland and Labrador Department of Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture
Posted at 1:40 p.m. EST
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The forest fire that led to the evacuation of Churchill Falls last June and July cost Hydro Newfoundland and Labrador $5.2 million.
Crown corporation spokesperson, Deanne Fisherconfirms that the money paid for efforts to bring the blaze under control, as well as the transportation of evacuated residents and staff.
The information was first reported by the media AllNewfoundlandLabrador.com.
The fire crossed the river Churchillbut never reached the community of 600 people or its 5,428 megawatt hydroelectric plant. He remained a few kilometers away thanks to the work of the firefighters, who set up a firebreak around Churchill Falls and the power station.
However, power lines to western Labrador were damaged.
Air tankers from the SaskatchewanOntario and Quebec participated in the efforts. Hydro-Québec, which buys 90% of the energy produced Churchill Falls.
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