Police are directing residents of Sauve St (from Michener Avenue to Dollard Place), Rideau Place and Sampson Street in Mount Pearl to shelter in place. The RNC will provide updates as they are available. Everyone is also asked to remain away from this area.
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Residents continue to hold vigil the morning after a wildfire burned homes in Adam’s Cove, triggering road closures, evacuations and a state of emergency. Fire officials on scene Thursday morning have confirmed at least 15 homes, and 15 sheds have been destroyed by the wildfire that swept the community. “It’s 6:03. We’ve been up all […]
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The Town of Bay Roberts has implemented an open burn ban effective immediately in areas covered by Bay Roberts Fire Rescue. This includes all wood-burning appliances, including fire pits. Gas barbecues and pits are permitted. This is due to the number of resources from neighbouring communities involved in combating several area forest fires.
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Route 70 from Adams Cove to Western Bay is closed due to the fire in the area. Roads on the south coast, west coast, and the Avalon are wet. There are areas of fog in these areas. In Labrador, the road from Lodge Bay to Red Bay is closed due to icy and slushy patches […]
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A youth has been charged after the RNC responded to an assault with a weapon at school in St. John’s. One youth tried to burn another student with fire. As a result of the investigation, a youth was charged with assault with a weapon and released on an undertaking with conditions.
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