Public Advisory: Update on Wildfires

  • Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture

August 21, 2025

Kingston
The Kingston Wildfire remains active, but has experienced no growth. Recent weather conditions have supported suppression efforts and reduced fire behaviour.

Clear skies today will allow for a full aerial attack. Eight water bombers will work the north and western edges, moving towards the southern boundary. Five heavy capacity helicopters will work a series of steady missions to priority areas as directed by the Incident Management Team.

Ground crews from this province and Ontario are actioning to the north and south boundaries of the wildfire again today. The Canadian Armed Forces continue digging into hot spots and local fire departments are working on structure protection.

We anticipate a strong day of fire suppression efforts. A helicopter is currently flying the perimeter, and we expect a more accurate update on size.

Paddy’s Pond
The Paddy’s Pond wildfire continues to be classified as “Being Held”.  Ground crews will be in the area today actioning any remaining hot spots.

Martin Lake
The wildfire in Martin Lake is “Being Held” and hot spots will continue to be actioned throughout the day by ground crews.

“Being Held” means with the current committed resources and based on prevailing and forecasted conditions, sufficient action has been taken to prevent fire spread beyond existing or predetermined boundaries.

For the most up to date information, please visit www.gov.nl.ca/alerts and follow the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador on Facebook and on X.

The latest information on the location, status, and size of active wildfires can be viewed online at the NL Active Wildfire Dashboard.

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