The Provincial Government continues to work closely with federal, municipal and community partners during this unprecedented wildfire situation to ensure the health and safety of residents. The Provincial Emergency Operations Centre is at Level 2 and is actively coordinating emergency response.

Accommodations
While emergency officials, Canadian Red Cross and Salvation Army are working diligently to assist evacuees, accommodations are severely 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.

Current Evacuation Orders

Town of Small Point–Adam’s Cove–Blackhead–Broad Cove
Town of Western Bay
Town of Salmon Cove
Unincorporated area of Kingston
Unincorporated area of Perry’s Cove
Unincorporated area of Ochre Pit Cove
Sections of Holyrood
Sections of Conception Bay South

Residents MUST register:

In person at: in Carbonear at Carbonear Academy, 88 Valley Road; OR

in Conception Bay South at Villanova Junior High, 2697 Topsail Rd

Or by phone: 709-729-0921

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

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

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).

Wildfire Information

Small Point–Adam’s Cove–Blackhead–Broad Cove, Kingston, Western Bay, Perry’s Cove, Salmon Cove, Ochre Pit Cove

The Kingston wildfire remains very active and grew on the northern edge, towards Ochre Pit Cove. The current northern boundary is obscured by heavy smoke, and a new size estimate is not available.  Construction began on two fuel breaks on the southern edge near Perry’s Cove. Three water bombers, three helicopters, a bird dog and ground crew actioned the fire today and will continue suppression tomorrow.
Route 70 is closed from Persalvic School Complex in Victoria to the entrance to Northern Bay. A checkpoint is set up at Ridge Road to prevent access to Salmon Cove.

Sections of Holyrood and sections of Conception Bay South

Crews had another good day on the Holyrood fire. Tomorrow ground crews will action the western portion of the fire to continue attacking hot spots closest to structures. A helicopter will provide bucketing if needed.
Roads are closed at the following places:

Seal Cove Road
377 Conception Bay Highway

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 wildfire at Martin Lake had minimal growth today and is approximately 230 hectares. No cabins have been impacted by the fire at this time. Heavy equipment has been arranged to construct a fuel break tomorrow along the northern boundary. A water bomber and the three 802 aircraft will action the fire tomorrow.

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.

The latest information on the location, status, and size of active wildfires can be viewed online at the NL Active Wildfire Dashboard.

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