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๐ SUMMERSIDE FIRE BOOT DRIVE ๐
Our firefighters will be collecting donations this weekend!
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Saturday, October 10 | 9:00 AM โ 3:00 PM
๐ Atlantic Superstore & The Butcher's Shop
Stop by, say hi and consider making a donation! Every contribution counts! โค๏ธ
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GENERAL ALARM - 9:22 AM - Sept 24/26
All engines responding to structure fire on
Flamingo Drive.
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We have now departed the scene at Sunbank. Thanks to all our members, emergency services partners and the community for their support!
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๐ FINAL INCIDENT REPORT | Summerside Sunbank:
As of Monday morning, the Summerside Sunbank site has transitioned from emergency response into a recovery and operational phase. Emergency Services have officially deemed the fire out and have now cleared the scene.
City officials will now work with the PEI Fire Marshalโs Office, specialized technical experts and insurance providers to assess the affected infrastructure, investigate the cause of the fire, and determine the appropriate remediation work required.
โOur Utility team will also begin the process of safely returning solar generation to service following the necessary inspections and procedures. The affected battery infrastructure will remain isolated.
We will continue working with the Department of Environment on additional water and soil testing. Testing results will continue to be reviewed with provincial environmental and public-health officials.
Based on guidance received from the Chief Public Health Office, air quality and water testing completed to date have identified no public-health concerns associated with the incident.
The City of Summerside thanks residents for their patience and cooperation throughout the response, along with all emergency personnel, partner agencies and technical experts who supported the incident.
#SummersidePolice | @SummersideFire
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๐ Summerside Sunbank Incident Report | Tuesday, September 15, 2026:
There is no significant change to report from the Summerside Sunbank site this morning. Fire watch operations continue around the clock, and crews remain on site monitoring conditions closely.
Further updates will be provided if there are any important changes.
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Letโs hope for a better week! ๐๐ช
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๐ Summerside Sunbank Incident Update | Monday, September 14:
The fire at Sunbank remains active this morning, with expected flare-ups. Residents may notice smoke in the area.
Anyone who may notice a change in air quality is asked to continue following guidance from the CPHO:
๐ก If you are particularly sensitive to smoke or have underlying respiratory conditions, you may choose to reduce outdoor activity.
Fire crews remain on site and continue to monitor conditions closely.
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๐ Love our guys!
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๐ค๐ธ The Night Shift at Sunbank!
Shoutout to these SFD members for what has been a very long week for them. From L-R:
๐จโ๐ Adam Blacquiere, Lieutenant, Engine 4 - 20 yrs
๐จโ๐ Kevin MacArthur, Firefighter, Engine 4 - 7 yrs
๐จโ๐ Chris Ross, Firefighter, Engine 4 - 30 yrs
๐จโ๐ Kalon Noonan, Firefighter, Engine 4 - 4 yrs
๐จโ๐ Scott Budreau, Firefighter - Rescue Company - 3 yrs
Thank you also goes out to the PEI Fire Marshall's Office for providing us with their trailer for the week to keep our members dry, safe and warm!
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๐ค๐ธ Time to meet the next round of our amazing Summerside Fire Department members. From L-R:
๐ฅCraig Blacquiere - Firefighter, Engine 3 - 27 yrs
๐ฅAnthony Sant, Firefighter, Engine 3 - 1 yr
๐ฅSteve Desroche, Captain - Engine 3 - 34 yrs.
๐ฅClifford Gallant, Lieutenant, Rescue Company - 18 yrs
๐ฅJonathan Myers - Firefighter, Engine 3 - 6 yrs
This photo was taken this evening as they provided fire watch on scene at Sunbank. Not to mention the countless hours they spent earlier in the week providing support in containing and battling our Solar Battery Fire.
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๐ค๐ธ The faces behind the scenes of the Summerside Sunbank Fire Incident continue.
Meet Corporal Logan Waugh of Summerside Police Services working as part of our continued drone operation monitoring on-site, and Firefighter, Donald MacFadzen-Reid, Ladder Truck Member for the past 3.5 years.
Thank you both for your work this week, and for your past and future contributions!
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๐ค๐ธ Meet our next round of Summerside Fire Department members! From left to right, we have:
๐ Chris Avery - Engine 2 - 6 years
๐ Colin McCardle - Engine 2 - 12 years
๐ Keith Johnston - Engine 2 - 6 years
๐ Scott Watson - Rescue Truck - 4 years
๐ Murray Spencer - Engine 2 - 6 years
While you enjoy your Sunday, they continue to monitor the Summerside Sunbank site for potential reignitions. Please show them some love!
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From Sunbank on Sunday โคต๏ธ
If you are looking for us, you know where to find us! ๐
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๐ Summerside Sunbank Incident Report | Sunday, September 13, 2026:
There has been no significant change at the Sunbank site since yesterday morningโs battery cell burn flare up.
Fire watch operations continue around the clock, with crews remaining on site to monitor conditions.
Further updates will be provided if conditions change.
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๐ค๐ธ Meet our next round of dedicated team members who have been working hard at Sunbank for our City all week.
From L-R.
๐ฅ Tony Gallant, Firefighter - Engine 1, 26 yrs
๐ฅ Barry Hippenstall, Firefighter - Engine 1, 5 yrs
๐ฅ Jeff Bernard, Lieutenant - Engine 1, 24 yrs
๐ฅ Shawn Warnell, Firefighter - Engine 1, 2 months
Thank you gentlemen, for all you do! ๐
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๐ค๐ธ Meet Elliott, Max and Ryan (From L-R). Proud SFD Volunteer Firefighters with Ladder Truck.
๐จโ๐ Elliott Olscamp has been with the Dept for 23 years.
๐จโ๐ Max Bartlett has 5 years of service.
๐จโ๐ Ryan Pinkham has been fighting fires for us for 18 years.
Give them some much needed love by liking this post. This photo was taken this morning during their fire watch shift to keep us all safe.
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Saturday Sunbank Site update โคต๏ธ
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๐ Summerside Sunbank Incident Report - Saturday, September 12, 2026:
Residents are reminded that if they witnessed smoke in the immediate area of the Summerside Sunbank site this morning, it is the result of ongoing battery cells burning off.
Flare-ups such as this may continue until the fire is officially deemed out. This is why our emergency response team continues to monitor the site around the clock, 24 hours a day.
Residents who notice smoke or a change in air quality in their area are asked to continue following guidance from the Chief Public Health Office, including:
๐ก If you are particularly sensitive to smoke or have underlying respiratory conditions, you may choose to reduce outdoor activity.
Our emergency teams will continue closely monitoring conditions at the site and will provide updates if there are any significant changes.
#SummersidePolice | @SummersideFire
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๐ค๐ธ Meet Jason, Ben, Andrew and Tyler (From L-R)
City of Summerside firefighters who have been working around the clock since Labour Day to keep us all safe.
๐ฅ Jason, a firefighter with Engine 2 has been fighting fires with us for 32 years.
๐ฅ Ben, Firefighter with Ladder Truck has been with the dept for 4 years
๐ฅ Andrew, Captain of Ladder Truck, has been part of SFD for 15 years.
๐ฅ Tyler, Firefighter with the Rescue truck has been attending scenes with us for 4 years.
These are just some of the members who we are so thankful to call part of our team.
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Daily updates will now be provided at 10:00 AM only unless conditions worsen.
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Summerside Sunbank Incident Report - Friday, September 11, 2026
Monitoring and safety operations will continue at the Summerside Sunbank site as the incident moves into a longer-term watch phase.
Four SFD crew members will remain on site at all times, working in four-hour shifts on a 24/7 basis to maintain fire watch and support site safety.
Air quality testing continued yesterday and into today. Data collected throughout the monitoring period will continue to be shared with the Chief Public Health Office as it becomes available.
Additional water sampling was completed yesterday. Water testing will continue into next week, with multiple enhanced level of testing above normal monitoring practices.
Fire watch operations are expected to continue in the weeks ahead as crews continue to monitor the site for any changes or potential flare-ups.
The City will continue working with its partners and will provide further public updates as new information becomes available.
Moving forward, we will be issuing daily incident report updates at 10:00 AM only, unless changes to the site occur. Thank you for your continued patience and understanding
#SummersidePolice | @SummersideFire
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SUMMERSIDE SUNBANK INCIDENT REPORT | September 10, 2026, 12:00 PM
There is no significant change to report at this time.
The situation at the Summerside Sunbank site remains an active fire and under close monitoring. Summerside Fire Department and Summerside Police Services continue to have crews on site, focusing on the flare-up from last evening.
Our emergency services personnel and City staff continue to work extremely long hours to manage this situation. Many of these individuals have been away from their homes and families for extended periods, working through the day and overnight to protect our community and bring this incident to a safe conclusion.
The voluntary Shelter in Place remains in effect for residents in the immediate area. Please refer to the map included for reference.
Strong winds are currently helping to dissipate smoke, and air quality monitoring continues in cooperation with the Chief Public Health Office (CPHO) and the Department of Environment.
Residents who are experiencing smoke are reminded to:
๐ก Remain indoors where possible
๐ก Keep windows and doors closed
๐ก Turn off ventilation systems that bring outside air into your home
๐ก Avoid unnecessary travel through areas where smoke is present
Anyone experiencing shortness of breath or difficulty breathing should seek medical care or call 911 in an emergency. The CPHO remains in contact with Prince County Hospital and Health PEI regarding the appropriate response to any symptoms related to smoke exposure.
A Reception Centre remains open at the St. Eleanors Community Centre, 1 West Drive, for residents in the affected area who require a safe place to go.
Our crews will continue to do their jobs carefully and professionally, with the safety of our community and themselves at the forefront.
We will provide another update later this afternoon, or sooner if there is a meaningful change in the situation or new information to share.
Thank you to our emergency services personnel, City staff, volunteers and response partners for their continued commitment, and to our residents for their patience and understanding.
#Summerside | @SsidePolice | @SummersideFire
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SUMMERSIDE SUNBANK ENVIRONMENTAL UPDATE | 2:30 PM
The City of Summerside continues to work closely with emergency response partners, Chief Public Health Office (CPHO) officials, and the Department of Environment to monitor and test air and water quality across the city.
๐จ Air quality testing has been conducted throughout the event. Initial data has and continues to be compiled and shared with those partners. At this time, there is no concerns over possible health impacts.
๐ง As an extra precaution, drinking water samples from within the city have been undergoing regular and enhanced chemistry testing since Monday morning (September 7), specifically four wells located near the incident site. No abnormalities have been identified in the water to date.
Additional testing is ongoing and will remain in the days ahead.
๐๐ก๐ ๐๐จ๐ฅ๐ฅ๐จ๐ฐ๐ข๐ง๐ ๐ข๐ฌ ๐ ๐๐ญ๐๐ญ๐๐ฆ๐๐ง๐ญ ๐๐ซ๐จ๐ฆ ๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ ๐๐๐ซ๐ญ๐ง๐๐ซ๐ฌ ๐๐ญ ๐ญ๐ก๐ ๐๐๐๐:
โThe Chief Public Health Officer, Dr. Heather Morrison, recognizes that people may have concerns about possible health impacts from the lithium-ion battery fire in Summerside.
Working with the Department of Environment, the City of Summerside is monitoring air and water quality in the area.
At this time, there is no evidence of long-term health effects from exposure to smoke from the fire.
In cases of direct exposure during the initial fire, hydrofluoric acid released from lithium-ion batteries can cause serious skin burns and breathing difficulties. However, this acid dissipates quickly in outdoor fire environments.
Dr. Morrison has consulted with an Atlantic Canada-based toxicologist and a lithium-ion battery response expert to discuss the situation. The Office of the CPHO has also contacted Prince County Hospital and Health PEI to ensure they are aware of and monitoring for any acute symptoms that may be related to the fire.โ
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Morning update from Sunbank!
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Summerside Sunbank | 6:00 AM - Due to improved changes in anticipated weather and wind conditions for today, we no longer anticipate the need for Mandatory Evacuation Notices.
The SPS drone will continue conducting hourly thermal imaging checks to monitor temperatures and identify any potential hot spots.
The Voluntary Shelter in place order for the immediate area until air quality improves remains.
While conditions are improving, the potential for flare-ups remains and our team on the ground will continue monitoring the site closely.
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Update from Sunbank tonight. โคต๏ธ
โ ๏ธ ADVANCE NOTICE - POTENTIAL MANDATORY SHELTER IN PLACE
๐กBased on the current forecast and anticipated conditions for tomorrow morning, residents within the area identified on the accompanying map are asked to be prepared for the possibility of a mandatory Shelter in Place order tomorrow morning.
An update will be provided at approx. 6:30 AM confirming whether additional measures are required.
Residents immediately outside the identified area who also may experience a change in air quality are also encouraged to shelter in place where possible as a precaution.
Please continue to monitor official City of Summerside and Summerside emergency services channels for updates overnight and tomorrow morning
#SummersidePolice | @SummersideFire
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4:00 PM Update | Sunbank Solar Farm Fire - September 8/26
๐ก Situation remains status quo with no major changes at this time.
๐ก Crews are following the manufacturerโs instructions and recommended procedures for managing the incident.
๐ก Efforts are underway to keep the other battery banks as cool as possible.
๐ก Wind conditions are being closely monitored.
๐ก A police drone is providing aerial monitoring of the site.
๐ก The situation is being closely monitored on an ongoing basis.
๐ก The Fire Marshal office is on site.
๐ก PEI EMO is on site and actively involved in the response.
๐ก Water and air testing is actively underway and has been ongoing throughout the incident.
๐ก At this stage, response efforts are essentially a waiting game while conditions continue to be closely monitored.
All City of Summerside Departments including SPS and SFD continues to have representatives on site and or engaged during this active incident.
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