All wildfire evacuation alerts lifted in Labrador City area
Following a recommendation from Forestry officials, the Walsh River Fire has now been classified as Under Control.
As a result, the Town of Labrador City is lifting the Evacuation Alerts for:
• Walsh River Cabin Area
• Duley Lake
• Throne Lake
• Tamarack Golf Course Road Area
With the lifting of these Alerts, there are currently no evacuation alerts or evacuation orders in effect in Labrador West related to the Walsh River fire.
What Residents Should Expect
While the wildfire situation has improved significantly, residents may continue to see firefighting personnel, equipment, helicopters, and other wildfire response resources operating in the area over the coming days.
Forestry officials remain actively engaged in suppression efforts on the Lake Jackson fire near the Quebec border, and some of the resources currently staged in Labrador West are supporting those operations.
Residents may also continue to see smoke at times depending on weather conditions and wildfire activity elsewhere in the region.
Removal of Structural Protection Equipment
Beginning tomorrow, the Labrador City Fire Department, with support from Forestry crews, will begin removing structural protection equipment from the Walsh River area.
We ask residents and cabin owners to continue respecting any remaining firefighting equipment and infrastructure until removal activities have been completed.