An immediate evacuation order has been issued for the unincorporated area of Burnt Point-Gull Island-Northern Bay as a result of extreme wildfire behaviour in the area.

Impacted residents are advised to head NORTH on route 70, and to register with the Canadian Red Cross at the reception centre in Carbonear at Carbonear Academy, 88 Valley Road, or by calling 709-729-0921.

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.

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