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 remains in place 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).

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 Alerts

• Local Service District of Freshwater
• Unincorporated area of Job’s Cove
• Town of Victoria

Revised Evacuation Advisory

• Access to cabin areas in Rushy Pond Road, Martin Lake Road, and Miguels Lake Road will remain closed and remain under an evacuation advisory. All other cabin access areas off the Bay d’Espoir Highway (Route 360) opened effective 8:00 a.m. today (Monday, August 18).

Wildfire Information

Kingston
While the Kingston fire remained active on the western and southwestern edges today, crews reported progress through aerial and ground suppression efforts. Smoky conditions were reported in the southwest corner.

There was no threat reported to Victoria or Salmon Cove today.

Light-capacity helicopters and ground crews from Newfoundland and Labrador and Ontario have been working the northwestern area, while five heavy-capacity helicopters were actioning the fire’s western edge.

Canadian Armed Forces ground crews, combined with volunteer firefighters, continued working the northern community areas today, as well as the eastern boundary.

Forecasted precipitation may impact aerial suppression in the morning, however ground crews will continue working on priority zones as planned regardless of weather.

Paddy’s Pond
The Paddy’s Pond fire is still hot and smoky, but there were no surprises for crews today. Fuel break construction and ground suppression have helped contain the wildfire, with boundaries continuing to hold.

Provincial ground crews worked with firefighters from British Columbia and the Canadian Armed Forces on hot spots, but no aerial support was required on this fire today. Most of the perimeter of this fire has been contained.

Martin Lake
Bucketing helicopters continued aerial suppression today. Ground crews, including firefighters from Newfoundland and Labrador and British Columbia, continued to make progress working all quadrants of the fire today.

Residents can expect a reduction in smoke tomorrow, but should note the fire is still active.

Temporary Restriction on all Off-Road Vehicles on Forested Land Extended
The restriction on all off-road vehicles will remain in effect until 11:59 p.m. Wednesday, August 20, 2025, when it will be reviewed based on the forecasted wildfire index and fire behaviours. For more details, see: www.gov.nl.ca/releases/2025/ffa/0817n04/

Provincial Parks Information
The wildfire mitigation efforts announced by the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts and Recreation on August 15 will remain in place until at least Wednesday, August 20.

As of today (August 18), ParksNL has advised that generator use is once again permitted, with conditions. For more information, please visit: www.gov.nl.ca/releases/2025/tcar/0818n04/

Other Important Information
Please visit: www.gov.nl.ca/alerts for more information on the following:

• Education
• Reception centre information
• Emergency financial assistance
• Health care, mental health
• Air quality
• Water quality

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