The Town of Musgrave Harbour remains under an evacuation order.
The wildfire remains active, although significant rain has allowed for ground crews to work the fire. There is no change in the size of the fire, and it remains two kilometres from the town.
The Provincial Emergency Operations Centre remains at Level 2 and is actively monitoring this situation. For the most up to date information, please visit www.gov.nl.ca/alerts/ and follow #GovNL 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.
Reception Centre
The reception centre is available at Steele Memorial Centre, 155 Airport Boulevard, in the Town of Gander, for all evacuees, from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. daily. The 24/7 phone line is 709-729-0921. All evacuees are reminded to register by calling the number.
The Centre provides food, refreshments, activities and assistance for those requiring emergency accommodations.
Transportation
Route 330 remains closed between the road to Aspen Cove and A Days Getaway RV Park. The public is asked to avoid the area.
NL511 provides up-to-date information on driving conditions, highway cameras, major incidents, current ferry status updates, and weather.
Air Quality
Wildfires can increase air pollution levels. Forest fire smoke contains particles and pollutants that can harm your health. For air quality information, visit NL Air Quality Health Index.
Mental Health
Mental health resources and supports are available at the Steele Memorial Centre.
If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health crisis, need support, or are looking for health information, call 811.
If you are feeling anxious and alone, you can also call the Lifewise Provincial Warm Line at 1-855-753-2560 seven days a week from 10:00am to midnight NDT, to speak with a trained peer support worker who is there and ready to listen.
You can also visit Bridge the Gapp to access age-appropriate programs and services that are available locally, confidential and free.
Fire Ban
All residents of the province are reminded that a fire ban is in effect across Newfoundland and Labrador.
Open fires are not permitted. To report a wildfire, call: 1-866-709-FIRE (3473).
Use of Drones
The operation of drones in the vicinity of wildfires creates unsafe conditions for water bombers to protect communities.
All drone operators and the general public are asked to respect the dedicated efforts of our province’s firefighting personnel. Unauthorized drone use can result in fines and legal action.
For information about flying your drone safely and legally please visit the Transport Canada website here.
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