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).

Revised Current Evacuation Orders

• Town of Small Point–Adam’s Cove–Blackhead–Broad Cove
• Unincorporated area of Western Bay
• Unincorporated area of Kingston
• Unincorporated area of Ochre Pit Cove
• Unincorporated area of Northern Bay – except for the areas north of Northern Bay Brook Bridge

Revised Current Evacuation Alerts

• Town of Victoria
• Town of Salmon Cove
• Unincorporated area of Burnt Point-Gull Island-Northern Bay – areas north of Northern Bay Brook Bridge
• Unincorporated area of Perry’s Cove

Revised Evacuation Advisory
Forest resource roads previously closed in the Martin Lake area due to wildfire re-opened today at 8:00 a.m. This includes access to Martin Lake, Miguel Lake, Great Rattling Brook and Rushy Pond.

Wildfire Information

Kingston
Nearly 35 millimetres of rain provided a strong day of working hot spots on the Kingston wildfire. 74 ground crew members from this province and British Columbia, with assistance from local fire departments, made good progress on the fire.

While the steady rain helped apply a consistent flow of moisture to the entire wildfire, air assets were unable to fly due to weather, smoke and the low ceiling.  They will be back to work tomorrow once conditions allow.

Tomorrow’s forecast of sun and warm temperatures will give an opportunity to locate persistent hot spots.

The wildfire remains active, with lingering smoke continuing to affect the western boundary.

The Incident Management Team reports a steady decrease in overall fire activity, however, it is still classified as “Out of Control.” The wildfire remains estimated at 10,095 hectares in size.

Reception Centres Changes

AYLA Centre
The welcome centre at the AYLA Centre, in Lower Island Cove, will be closing at 5:00 p.m. tomorrow (August 27). The Salvation Army Mobile Unit will be at the centre and remain in the area following the closure to distribute water to residents. Signage will be posted on the facility doors regarding the closure.

Carbonear Academy/Splash Centre in Harbour Grace
The reception centre at Carbonear Academy is now closed. The new location is at the Splash Centre, 30A Cathedral Street, Harbour Grace, which opened at 3:00 p.m. today.

The Splash Centre is being staffed by Canadian Red Cross, the Salvation Army, government officials and numerous volunteers. The centre is providing food, refreshments, mental health supports, help with emergency accommodations and other supports to impacted residents who need them.

Water Testing Information
Residents with private wells in the Conception Bay North evacuation area, which are not impacted by fire or fire suppressants (Salmon Cove, Victoria Cove, Gull Island and Burnt Cove), who wish to test their well water, can avail of bacteriological and chemical test kits, free of charge.

These kits are available for pick up at the AYLA Centre, Lower Island Cove until 5:00 p.m. tomorrow and/or the Bay Roberts Government Service Centre, 25 Bareneed Road, Coley’s Point South.

Bacteriological Water Test Kit (samples in clear bag) 

• Completed kits must be returned by Wednesday, before 2:00 p.m.
• Water samples must be dropped off at the AYLA Centre. Drop off is available until 5:00 p.m. tomorrow (Wednesday, August 27) or Bay Roberts Government Service Centre on the same day as collection.
• Instructions are included in the kits.

Chemical Test Kit (samples in white bubble envelope) 

• Completed kits can be returned anytime at the AYLA Centre until 5:00 p.m. tomorrow, then at the Bay Roberts Government Service Centre, Monday to Wednesday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
• Instructions are included in the kits.

There will be enhanced chemical water sampling of private wells for areas that are impacted by fire or fire suppressants (Perry’s Cove, Kingston, Small Point – Adams Cove – Blackhead – Broad Cove, Western Bay, Ochre Pit Cove, Northern Bay).

Residents in these areas can arrange for water sampling, free of charge, by contacting the Water Resources Management Division by using the Online Form: www.gov.nl.ca/forms/ecc/private-well-sampling-request/ or calling 709-729-2539 or 709-729-1671.

Safe alternate sources of water for drinking, cooking and consumption should be used until water testing shows satisfactory results.

Bottled water or sources known to be safe would be acceptable. Household water can still be used for washing, cleaning, and other household uses. Alternate water sources should be used for bathing or showering if the water has an unusual appearance or odour.

Additional information about the testing of drinking water can be found here.

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
• Off-road vehicles
• Provincial Parks
• Information for Returning Residents of Perry’s Cove
• Information for Returning Residents of Burnt Point-Gull Island, Portion of Northern Bay (areas NORTH of Northern Bay Brook Bridge)

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