Evacuation order lifted for Walsh River cabins, but area remains on alert as wildfires continue
Labrador City has lifted the evacuation order for the Walsh River Cabin Area, but the area will remain under evacuation alert until further notice.
Residents and cabin owners may now return to their properties.
The Evacuation Alert also remains in effect for:
- Duley Lake
- Throne Lake
- Tamarack Golf Course Road Area
Forestry officials have advised that wildfire suppression efforts continue and that the fire has now been classified as ‘Being Held.’ This means crews have successfully established containment around the fire perimeter and are continuing work to identify and extinguish remaining hotspots within the fire area. While significant progress has been made, suppression efforts remain ongoing and the wildfire is not yet considered ‘Under Control.’
As a result, all affected areas will remain under evacuation alert until forestry officials determine that conditions have improved sufficiently to remove the alert status.
What Returning Residents Should Expect
Forestry crews, helicopters, and other response resources may continue operating in the area.
Residents may continue to see smoke from hotspots within the fire perimeter.
Firefighting equipment, hoses, pumps, sprinklers, and other suppression infrastructure may remain in place. We kindly ask residents to be mindful of this emergency equipment and avoid disturbing it. If anyone has concerns regarding the placement of firefighting equipment, please contact the Labrador City Fire Department.
Air Quality
Residents of Labrador City and Wabush are encouraged to monitor the Air Quality Health Index, which provides suggestions for both the general public and those more at-risk from wildfire smoke on ways to protect their health. It is updated regularly throughout the day.
Mental Health Supports
The Provincial Government recognizes that this may be a difficult time for people in our communities and encourages them to avail of mental health resources, if necessary.
- Doorways – Mental Health and Addictions provide walk-in services for Labrador-Grenfell residents Monday to Friday. Please see the full list of Labrador Grenfell Bridge the gapp locations by visiting: https://nl.bridgethegapp.ca/
- In a medical emergency, call 911.
- In a mental health or addictions emergency, please call 811 or go to the nearest emergency department.
Wildfire Information Updates
For the most up to date information on wildfires, please visit the Wildfire Prevention and Management Website and follow Forestry, Agriculture and Lands on Facebook.
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