The Provincial Government is advising residents of the Town of Salmon Cove that the evacuation order issued on Thursday, August 7, 2025, has been lifted effective immediately.

All residents are permitted to return to their properties; however, Route 70 remains closed between Northern Bay Brook Bridge and Perry’s Cove. Residents returning to their properties are advised to travel through the detour around the closed section of highway via Route 74 and Route 80.

Returning Home Safely After a Wildfire

For any residents who may require transportation back to Salmon Cove, buses are available at Carbonear Academy. The last run will leave the school at 6:00 p.m.

Anyone who requires transportation should register in-person at Carbonear Academy. For anyone that requires special assistance for transportation, please call 709-729-0921. Pets will be required to be in a carrier/crate.

The Town of Salmon Cove remains under an evacuation alert and a regional state of emergency, which enables the Provincial Government to coordinate provincial and municipal services and access resources in the area to support the wildfires response.

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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