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2 weeks ago

Severe storm causes major problems in Trepassey

Strong winds, heavy rain and high tide made for a frightening evening as much of the Avalon was hit by a messy storm. In Trepassey, the situation was even more terrifying when the breakwater gave way, cutting off the lower coast from the rest of the town. NTV’s Marykate O’Neill has the story.  

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2 weeks ago

Hurricane-force winds punish Trepassey

The Town of Trepassey is fractured today as the town’s breakwater gave way overnight in the heavy wind and strong waves, cutting off the lower coast from the rest of the community and province. Trepassey is currently without service, or internet connection, making the situation even more terrifying for those residents who are stranded on […]

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2 weeks ago

Fish plant in St. Mary’s consumed by fire

A major fire is burning in St. Mary’s at this hour, being fueled by near hurricane-force winds. Multiple reports have emerged on social media stating the fish plant in St. Mary’s, on the province’s south coast, is ablaze. Area firefighters are on the scene, however extinguishing the blaze in winds that are topping 100 kph […]

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2 weeks ago

High winds claim roof in Quidi Vidi

Residents of a home in Quidi Vidi have been temporarily displaced after high winds removed significant material from their roof. Firefighters with St. John’s Regional Fire Department (SJRFD) were called to the home, on Quidi Vidi Village Road, early Tuesday evening after winds took most of the material from the roof. The torch-on roofing landed […]

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