Work is ongoing with federal, municipal and community partners during this unprecedented wildfire situation to ensure the health and safety of residents.

As a result of a request to the Canadian Interagency Forest Fire Centre, the province is welcoming three additional aircraft known as Air Tractor 802s from New Brunswick to assist in wildfire suppression efforts on Wednesday, August 6.

Evacuation orders were issued today for:

Sections of the Town of Holyrood, from the town boundary in the northeast corner, southward to 377 Conception Bay Highway (Irving Gas Bar)
The unincorporated area of Perry’s Cove

Cabin owners in the Martin Lake and Great Rattling Brook areas in Central Newfoundland are advised to leave their cabins immediately due to a wildfire.

An evacuation alert has been issued for the Town of Salmon Cove and the unincorporated area of Ochre Pit Cove.

For evacuees from Small Point–Adam’s Cove–Blackhead–Broad Cove, Kingston, Western Bay and Perry’s Cove

Information for evacuees:

ALL evacuees MUST register with Canadian Red Cross, either:

In person at the Persalvic School Complex in Victoria, or,
by calling 709-729-0921.

If residents take shelter elsewhere, you are still required to register.
Emergency partners with the Canadian Red Cross, Salvation Army and Ground Search and Rescue are on-site, and are available to assist with food and emergency accommodations for those that require assistance.
While Salvation Army appreciates the outpouring of support from local residents, it advises prepared food from personal homes cannot be accepted. Salvation Army needs to ensure appropriate food health and safety standards, and can only accept un-opened pre-packaged food or items from commercial kitchens and/or restaurants.

Information on wildfire:

The Kingston wildfire remains very active as winds shifted throughout the day. Water bombers, a bird dog aircraft, helicopters, and ground crews actioned the fire, focusing efforts on the south towards Perry’s Cove. The fire is currently holding in the Spout Brook area. Easterly and then southerly winds are anticipated overnight which should slow any southern growth. Crews will monitor the southern perimeter through the night.
Roads are closed at the following places:
Ochre Pit Cove entrance from Western Bay
Route 70 near Dry Hill Road/Old Main Road
Salmon Cove Road just north of Governors Pond Road

For evacuees from sections of Holyrood and sections of Conception Bay South

Information for evacuees:

ALL evacuees MUST register with Canadian Red Cross, either:

In person at Robert French Memorial Stadium, 70 Legion Road, Conception Bay South, or,
by calling 709-729-0921.

If residents take shelter elsewhere, you are still required to register.
Emergency partners with the Canadian Red Cross, Salvation Army and Ground Search and Rescue are on-site, and are available to assist with food and emergency accommodations for those that require assistance.
While Salvation Army appreciates the outpouring of support from local residents, it advises prepared food from personal homes cannot be accepted. Salvation Army needs to ensure appropriate food health and safety standards, and can only accept un-opened pre-packaged food or items from commercial kitchens and/or restaurants.

Information on wildfire:

The wildfire in Holyrood is still active however efforts by water bombers to hold the perimeter were successful. Tomorrow (Wednesday, August 6) ground crews are ready to start working the fire at the earliest opportunity.
Roads are closed at the following places:

Seal Cove Road
377 Conception Bay Highway

Cabin owners in Martin Lake and Great Rattling Brook

Information for evacuees:

ALL evacuees are advised to leave the area immediately.

Information on wildfire:

Crews are also working a wildfire in central, near the Martin Lake and Great Rattling Brook areas. A helicopter and ground crews actioned that fire throughout the evening. An Incident Management Team will be deployed to this fire tomorrow (Wednesday, August 6) and suppression efforts will continue with a water bomber, three helicopters and ground crews. The fire is approximately 60 hectares.
Road closures may be issued tomorrow (Wednesday, August 6).

The Provincial Emergency Operations Centre is at Level 2 and is actively coordinating emergency response. Emergency management partners have been engaged to respond, where necessary. Updates on conditions, resources and assistance will be made available continuously throughout this evolving situation.

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.

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

Fire Hazard Rating
A province-wide fire ban is now in effect in Newfoundland and Labrador.

To report a wildfire, call: 1-866-709-FIRE (3473).

Air Quality
Ash from the wildfires is falling in Victoria and surrounding area. Wildfires can increase air pollution levels, and fire smoke contains particles and pollutants that can harm your health. For air quality information, visit Air Quality Health Index and AQmap.

A Special Air Quality Statement from Environment Canada remains in effect for St. John’s and portions of the northern Avalon Peninsula.

The Air Quality Health Index for the region is forecasted as ‘low risk’ for Tuesday night and Wednesday (Newfoundland and Labrador – Air Quality Health Index (AQHI) – Environment Canada).

Health Care
Both the Holyrood Community Services Building and the Western Bay Medical Clinic are closed due to wildfires.

If you are experiencing a medical emergency, please call 911 immediately. For all non-emergency medical support, please call the 811 HealthLine.

Mental Health
An emergency event can lead to fear and anxiety. Mental health resources and supports are on hand at each reception centre.
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 feeling anxious and alone, you can also call the Lifewise Provincial Warm Line at 1-855-753-2560 seven days a week from 10:00am to midnight NDT, to speak with a trained peer support worker who is there and ready to listen.

You can also visit Bridge the Gapp to access age-appropriate programs and services that are available locally, confidential and free.

Watercraft
Residents are reminded to avoid using watercraft in bodies of water when aircraft from the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and Agriculture are in the area. Recreational watercrafts are impacting waterbombers from picking up water, hindering suppression efforts.

Use of Drones
The operation of drones in the vicinity of forest fires creates unsafe conditions for water bombers to protect communities.

All drone operators and the general public are asked to respect the dedicated efforts of our province’s firefighting personnel. Unauthorized drone use can result in fines and legal action.

For information about flying your drone safely and legally please visit the Transport Canada website here.

Transportation
NL511 provides up-to-date information on driving conditions, highway cameras, major incidents, current ferry status updates, and weather.

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