An evacuation order has been issued for the Towns of Small Point–Adam’s Cove–Blackhead–Broad Cove and Kingston, which stems from extreme wildfire behaviour in the area. The wildfire is approximately one kilometre from the community.
Water bombers, helicopters and ground crews are all working on fire suppression.
A reception centre has been set up at Persalvic School Complex in Victoria.
Updates on conditions, resources and assistance will be made available continuously throughout this evolving situation. 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 Provincial Emergency Operations Centre is at Level 2 and is actively monitoring this situation. Emergency management partners have been engaged to respond, where necessary.
The latest information on the location, status, and size of active wildfires can be viewed online at the NL Active Wildfire Dashboard.
Use of Drones
The operation of drones in the vicinity of forest fires 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.
Fire Safety
To learn more about protecting homes and properties, visit FireSmart Canada.
For air quality information, visit Air Quality Health Index.
Visit NL511 for up-to-date information on driving conditions, highway cameras, major incidents, current ferry status updates, and weather.
Mental health resources are available: call 811 or visit www.nl.bridgethegapp.ca.
Be Prepared
Residents are asked to take steps to ensure their own personal safety.
Residents should always have a basic emergency kit available and be prepared for at least 72 hours, with food, water, batteries, a portable radio, important documents and prescription medications. Visit gov.nl.ca/beprepared for more information on emergency preparedness.
Property owners can also protect their homes, neighborhoods, and communities from the threat of wildland fire by creating defensible space around their properties, including:
- Maintaining a five-foot (1.5-metre) non-combustible zone immediately around your home.
- Cleaning out and screening gutters to prevent debris.
- Using fire-resistant roofing materials on homes.
- Cleaning underneath decks and enclosing them to prevent them from filling with debris.
- Placing firewood piles away from your home.
- Trimming grass and weeds.
- Using FireSmart-approved vegetation when landscaping.
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