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: 🟡 Remain indoors where possible 🟡 Keep windows and doors closed 🟡 Turn off ventilation systems that bring outside air into your home 🟡 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

Summerside Sunbank Fire Incident Update (4:30 PM): Emergency crews continue to respond to the active fire at the Summerside Solar Farm. Residents should anticipate that fire activity and associated smoke may continue for many more hours. Wind conditions through this evening are generally favourable; however, conditions will continue to be closely monitored as the response continues. The Shelter in Place zone remains in effect, and the voluntary evacuation for residents within the identified 500-metre radius also remains in place at this time. Crews are using a range of tools and technologies on site, including thermal drone capabilities, to monitor fire activity, hot spots and changing conditions. Summerside Police Services and the City’s Communications Department are also supporting these monitoring efforts. Recognizing that this could remain an active incident for an extended period, Summerside Fire Department has rotational staffing in place to ensure crews can maintain a sustained response on site. All emergency partners remain actively engaged, and the situation continues to be closely monitored. Additional updates will be provided as conditions change. #SummersidePolice | #SummersideFire

VOLUNTARY EVACUATION NOTICE (Bayview Dr. / Seaweed Rd. / South Drive). As a precaution due to potentially hazardous smoke coming from the active fire at the Summerside Solar Farm, residents located within an approximately 500-metre radius of the site are being urged to evacuate the area at this time. The fire is currently contained, and emergency crews continue to actively manage and monitor the scene. This evacuation is being issued out of an abundance of caution due to concerns surrounding smoke from the fire. A Reception Centre has been opened at the St. Eleanors Community Centre, 1 West Drive, Summerside, for residents who require a safe location to go. Summerside Police Services, Summerside Fire Department and the Provincial Emergency Measures Organization (EMO) are on scene and continue to coordinate the emergency response. Residents within the evacuation area are asked to leave the area safely and follow the direction of emergency personnel. Please refer to the attached map for the approximate 500-metre evacuation area. Further updates will be provided as information becomes available. #SummersidePolice | @SummersideFire

🔴🚘 ROAD CLOSURE UPDATE: South Dr. will be reopening to traffic shortly. The road closure will now be reduced to MacKenzie Dr., while the affected section of the Boardwalk & Seaweed Rd. remain closed to all traffic. 1/2

🔴🚘 ROAD CLOSURE: Due to the ongoing fire at the Solar Farm, a road closure is now in place on South Drive from Greenwood Drive to Putters Street. Please avoid the area. #SummersidePolice | @SummersideFire

⚠️ SHELTER IN PLACE: Summerside Police Services and Summerside Fire Department are advising residents and businesses along South Drive, from MacKenzie Drive to Bayview Drive, to shelter in place until further notice due to an active fire at the Solar Farm. 1/3

🔴🚘 ROAD CLOSURE - Water Street East (2:06 AM / Sept 06): Road closure in place for Water Street East from MacEwen Road to Wimot Lane due to a Structure Fire. SPS and SFD currently on scene. #SummersidePolice | @SummersideFire

🟢🚘 MVC Update: Water Street East and Cairns Boulevard are now running smoothly. SPS have released the scene at 9:20 PM. We thank motorists for their patience. #SummersidePolice | @SummersideFire

🚘🟡 MVC: Water Street East at the intersection of Cairns Boulevard is reduced to one lane due to a motor vehicle collision. Please choose alternate routes if able or expect slight delays. Summerside Fire is also on scene. #SummersidePolice | @SummersideFire

🟡 UPDATE - 5:50 PM: East Drive continues to be closed to all traffic. The Trans Canada Highway has returned to 2-lane traffic between East Drive and the St. Eleanors Irving. #SummersidePolice

East Drive is closed to all traffic. Section of Trans Can is moving slowly from East Drive to St Eleanors Irving. #SummersidePolice

🎆 Canada Day Celebrations! We hope to see you out tonight enjoying the Canada Day festivities. Celebrate safely, look out for one another, and have a great evening! Happy Canada Day! 🇨🇦🚒🚓 #SummersideFire | #SummersidePolice | @SummersideFire

🟡 MVC ALERT: Traffic is being diverted from the corner of Victoria Road and Arcona Street as SPS, SFD and IEMS respond to a Motor Vehicle Collision. Please choose alternate routes. #SummersidePolice

🟡 MVC: Motorists should take note that police are responding to a Motor Vehicle Collision on Granville Street. Lanes are now reduced between the Granville/Pope/Ryan intersection and the entrance way into Sobeys/Tim Hortons. *Please choose alternate routes. #SummersidePolice

SUMMERSIDE POLICE, PEI FIRE MARSHAL’S OFFICE INVESTIGATING SUSPICIOUS RESIDENTIAL FIRE 📁2025-1480593 Full Release: sside.ca/SPS-Release #SummersidePolice | @SummersideFire

SUMMERSIDE POLICE SERVICES OFFICER ASSISTS FAMILY IN ESCAPING BURNING RESIDENCE 📂 2025764974 Full Release: sside.ca/SPS-Release #SummersidePolice | @SummersideFire