The Town of Port Hope Simpson advised residents on Friday night that the threat of wildfire activity is currently low and the forecasted weather looks favourable. Residents who have left the community are free to return to their homes, if they wish to do so. This is still an active fire. There will be emergency […]
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An immediate precautionary evacuation alert has been issued for the Local Service District of Freshwater on the north side of Conception Bay. Residents are asked to be ready to evacuate on very short notice.
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The province released a statement Saturday morning reporting no growth in three major wildfires. Kingston The Kingston wildfire had no growth overnight. Northerly winds have helped clear the smoke Saturday to allow ground crews to start working the northern edge. The Canadian Armed Forces and volunteer fire departments will continue to scan for hot spots […]
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There were long lines of traffic Saturday morning as the Bay D’Espoir Highway re-opened after being closed since Tuesday. The highway has limited access only from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Traffic is permitted to move in one direction at a time, and is being escorted by provincial officials and the RCMP. All access roads […]
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The province confirmed Friday that the Kingston Wildfire has destroyed Cabot Academy, a K-6 school in Western Bay. NTV’s Bailey Howard reports.
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