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

Regional State of Emergency
A regional state of emergency has been declared by the Minister of Justice and Public Safety for a portion of the Bay de Verde Peninsula, from Bristol’s Hope to Whiteway (the communities in the entirety of the Carbonear-Trinity-Bay de Verde electoral district), due to out-of-control wildfires.

By declaring a regional state of emergency, the province can coordinate the activities of all provincial and municipal services in the area and engage personnel as required.

While this is NOT a full region evacuation, all impacted residents are asked to be prepared to evacuate their community on short notice.

Be Prepared
Residents need to take steps to ensure their own personal safety. Be prepared for at least 72 hours, with a basic emergency kit, including items such as food, water, batteries, a portable radio, important documents and prescription medications.

Mental Health
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 experiencing a medical emergency, call 911 immediately.

Protect Your Property
Protect your own home, neighborhood, and community from the threat of wildfire. Create a defensible space around your property. To learn more, visit FireSmart Canada.

Current Evacuation Orders

• Town of Small Point–Adam’s Cove–Blackhead–Broad Cove
• Town of Salmon Cove
• Unincorporated area of Western Bay
• Unincorporated area of Kingston
• Unincorporated area of Perry’s Cove
• Unincorporated area of Ochre Pit Cove
• Unincorporated area of Burnt Point-Gull Island-Northern Bay

Current Evacuation Advisory
Cabin owners in the Martin Lake, Great Rattling Brook and Rushy Pond areas off Route 360 (Bay d’Espoir Highway), including all cabins from Rushy Pond to Rifle Lake (approximately 45 kilometres from the Trans-Canada Highway).

Current Evacuation Alert
An evacuation alert is in effect for the Town of Victoria.

Wildfire Information

Small Point–Adam’s Cove–Blackhead–Broad Cove, Kingston, Western Bay, Perry’s Cove, Salmon Cove, Ochre Pit Cove, Burnt Point-Gull Island-Northern Bay

• Wildfire ground crews were able to remain on the Kingston fire throughout the day today and made progress on expanding the fuel break on the southern edge of the fire near Salmon Cove.
• Work continued to remove fuel and expand the size of the fuel break along the sections constructed by heavy equipment.
• The Incident Command Team intends to continue this work in the coming days to create a large fuel break along the entire southern edge of the fire.
• Water bombers were focused along the northern edge of the fire and were able to mostly contain fire spread on the north leading into the early evening. The effectiveness of this suppression means the fire is not expected to reach as far north as was previously projected.
• The helicopters including two from the Canadian Coast Guard were used to assist with fuel break construction, bucketing spot fires in and around homes, and to transport crews and fire-fighting foam to the fire.
• Ground crews on the southern edge today were joined by a 20-person crew from Ontario, bringing the ground crew numbers on the fire up to 50, as well as local fire departments working on structure protection.
• The fire has grown to over 5,000 hectares, but growth today was substantially slower than yesterday.
• Additional structures have been impacted in Adam’s Cove/Kingston, and Western Bay based on fire growth since Saturday, but heavy smoke and difficult conditions made estimating the number of structures and exact properties difficult.

Martin Lake, Great Rattling Brook and Rushy Pond areas off Route 360 (Bay d’Espoir Highway), including all cabins from Rushy Pond to Rifle Lake

• The Martin Lake fire was active today challenging fire crews attempting to keep the fire pinned to the western edge of the lake. Construction of the fuel break between Martin Lake and Great Rattling Brook continued with nearly one kilometre of the fuel break completed.
• Water Bombers, Air Tractors, and bucketing helicopters worked to keep continuous suppression on the northern edge of the fire, holding it back and allowing crews to work on the fuel break.
• Fire growth was minimal and crews are now better positioned to continue holding the fire tomorrow.
• There remains no impact on Route 360. Officials continue to closely monitor the status of the highway. No cabins have been impacted.

Section of Holyrood and section of Conception Bay South (Evacuation Order lifted)

• The Holyrood fire remains at 22 hectares with no growth reported. The fire is classified as Being Held, with minimal fire behavior observed and the fire fully contained with hose lines. Crews continue to work on the fire.
• Helicopter bucketing and monitoring are ongoing. Crews are working with support from local fire departments with water supplies to handle any hot spots. Search and Rescue are scanning for hotspots this evening.

Labrador

• A lightning-caused fire about 20 kilometres due south of Happy Valley-Goose Bay flared up today.
• Two bucketing helicopters and ground crews from Happy Valley-Goose Bay were able to respond quickly and have kept the fire limited to several hundred meters in size.
• Helicopters and ground crews will return to work on the fire in the morning.

Reception Centre information
A reception centre has been setup at Carbonear Academy, 88 Valley Road in Carbonear.

In addition to an overnight shelter, the reception centre provides three meals a day, showers, as well as other support services to all impacted residents. Regardless if you are using the reception centre for overnight shelter, all impacted residents are welcome.

All impacted residents are reminded; they MUST register:

• In person at Carbonear Academy, 88 Valley Road.
• Or by phone 709-729-0921.

Accommodations
While emergency officials, Canadian Red Cross and Salvation Army are working diligently to assist impacted residents, accommodations are limited on the Avalon Peninsula. As a result, some accommodations facilitated by the Canadian Red Cross will be modified. Priority will be given to seniors and persons with disabilities.

If your accommodation is impacted, Canadian Red Cross will contact you directly. For more information, call 709-729-0921.

The Provincial Government thanks organizations and community partners assisting residents who are displaced as a result of the wildfire.

If residents take shelter elsewhere, you are still required to register.

Healthcare
Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services advises that a temporary primary care pop-up clinic is opening at the Carbonear Community Health Services Building, 15a Industrial Crescent, Carbonear, tomorrow (Monday, August 10, 2025).

This clinic is being set up to help provide health care to residents in the area during the ongoing wildfire on the Bay de Verde Peninsula, offering in-person care for:

• Treating a cold, flu, or sore throat.
• Managing minor injuries (e.g., sprains, cuts).
• Addressing a urinary tract infection.
• Evaluating and managing a rash or allergic reaction.
• Providing care for a one-time medication refill or urgent symptom.
• Navigating to resources or areas of support.

Insurance Information
Many standard home insurance policies provide coverage for residents under a mandatory evacuation order, including additional living expenses and the cost of alternative accommodations.

Those evacuated should keep any receipts and contact your insurance provider for details of your policy.

Air Quality Advisory
An air quality warning has been issued for Avalon Peninsula North.

Air Quality Status
Holyrood and Kingston/Adam’s Cove Areas

• Air Quality Health Index – 2 (Low Risk) through to Monday night.
• Wind forecast for both areas is southwest 30 gusting to 50 km/h.

Grand Falls-Windsor (Martin Lake Area)

• Air Quality Health Index – 2 (Low Risk)
• The forecast predicts maximums of 3 (Low Risk) Sunday night, and then 2 (Low Risk) through to Monday night.
• Wind forecast is southwest 20 km/h gusting to 40.

Special Air Quality Statement vs. Air Quality Advisory

• Special Air Quality Statement is issued when the Air Quality Health Index is 7–10, indicating high health risk.
• Air Quality Advisory is issued when the Air Quality Health Index exceeds 10 for three or more hours, typically during wildfire smoke events.

Water
A precautionary non-consumption advisory is currently in place for all communities impacted by wildfire and will be in place until water testing shows satisfactory results.

Water sampling of public systems and private wells in the affected areas will be completed by the Water Resources Management Division, Department of Environment and Climate Change.

Safe alternate sources of water for drinking, cooking and consumption should be used during the advisory. Bottled water or sources known to be safe would be acceptable. Household water can still be used for washing, cleaning, bathing and other household uses.

Questions related to Water Resources can be directed to the following: water@gov.nl.ca.

Heat Warnings
Heat warnings are in effect for several regions of the province.

When extreme heat coincides with wildfire smoke, prioritize keeping cool, because overheating can be more dangerous to your health.

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