Crews are battling the blaze near Musgrave Harbour, which is among multiple in the province. (Photo via Facebook / Roger Jordan Hicks)
An evacuation order has been issued for Musgrave Harbour as a wildfire continues to threaten the town.
Forestry officials, describing the threat as “extreme,” estimate the fire is about 2 km from the town.
The provincial government has set up a reception area at the Steele Memorial Centre in Gander and is asking all evacuees to register with the Canadian Red Cross.
A state of emergency has also been called for the area.
Three waterbombers and a helicopter are in the air as crews continue to knock down one of four out-of-control wildfires.
VOCM News will have more information as it becomes available.
Gander RCMP is advising residents of Musgrave Harbour of the following evacuation order due to a wildfire. Please see the shared post for more information. https://t.co/Scia0e32jY
— RCMP Newfoundland and Labrador (@RCMPNL) July 20, 2025
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Residents of Musgrave Harbour have been told to be ready to pack up and go as a wildfire rages near the community.
The fire is currently southwest of the town, near Pine Pond.
The blaze near Musgrave Harbour, flared up over the weekend. (Photo via Facebook / Roger Jordan Hicks)
It comes as crews have been battling three other out-of-control wildfires, including one in Chance Harbour that’s grown in size.
Crews are also battling fires on Random Island and another in Labrador.
Government says it plans on sending a waterbomber to Musgrave Harbour later this morning.