According to the provincial government, fire retardant has leaked onto the northbound side of Route 11 between Jacquet River and Charlo.

An update shared on Facebook around noon on Thursday indicated that the spill poses no risk to humans or the environment.

The incident resulted in the release of approximately 50 to 100 litres of fire retardant over a span of several kilometres, which has since dried, as noted in the update.

Members of the public are advised to remain cautious of personnel working in the area.

The spill was caused by a contractor employed by the Department of Natural Resources, with the province initially reporting the incident around 8 p.m. on Wednesday.

Fire retardant is effective in reducing or halting the advancement of flames, primarily composed of ammonium polyphosphate, which is also utilized as a fertilizer.

The province noted that the spill has resulted in a “brightly coloured solution.”