Due to changes in fire behaviour and wind predictions, an immediate evacuation order has been issued for the following areas:
- Sections of the Town of Holyrood, from the town boundary in the northeast corner, southward to 377 Conception Bay Highway (Irving Gas Bar)
- Evacuees must travel south on Route 60 and register with the Canadian Red Cross at the reception centre at Robert French Memorial Stadium, 70 Legion Rd, Conception Bay South, or by calling 709-729-0921.
- The unincorporated area of Perry’s Cove
- Evacuees are advised to travel south on Route 70 and register with the Canadian Red Cross at the reception centre at Persalvic School Complex in Victoria, or by calling 709-729-0921.
- An evacuation alert has been issued for the Town of Salmon Cove
Evacuations orders remain in place for:
- Town of Small Point–Adam’s Cove–Blackhead–Broad Cove
- Town of Western Bay
- The unincorporated area of Kingston
- Sections of the Town of Conception Bay South and the Town of Holyrood.
An evacuation alert remains in effect for the unincorporated area of Ochre Pit Cove.
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.
Updates on conditions, resources and assistance will be made available continuously throughout this evolving situation.
The Provincial Emergency Operations Centre is at Level 2 and is actively coordinating emergency response. 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.
Fire Ban
A fire ban is in effect across Newfoundland and Labrador.
To report a wildfire, call: 1-866-709-FIRE (3473).
Mental Health
An emergency event can lead to fear and anxiety. Mental health resources and supports are on hand at reception centres.
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 10:00 a.m. 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.
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