2 years ago
Cautious optimism about Churchill Falls fire, but no timeline to end evacuation
There is cautious optimism as the wildfire burning near Churchill Falls has not expanded since Thursday. New help has arrived from out of province, but fire officials are still not able to give a timeline on when the evacuation order will be lifted. NTV’s Beth Penney reports.
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2 years ago
Province asks for more firefighting help after Churchill Falls evacuation, bans outdoor fires
More than 700 Churchill Falls evacuees are spending their second night away from home after a wildfire forced them to leave their community Wednesday night. Now, the province is asking for more help to battle the Labrador fires. NTV’s Beth Penney reports.
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2 years ago
Thursday’s record heat replaced by a cooler Friday as summer officially begins
Many areas across Newfoundland set new daily and monthly records Thursday afternoon. St John’s had its first 30° day in June on record and set a new record for the day and the month. This was due to the aforementioned “heat dome” that moved in Wednesday. A cold front will swing through overnight and that […]
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2 years ago
Fear, anxiety grip Labrador as Churchill Falls residents flee homes for safety as wildfires continue to burn
Hundreds of Churchill Falls residents fled their homes last night as a raging, out-of-control wildfire drew closer to their community. This morning, they woke up in a town almost 300 kilometers away, in Happy Valley-Goose Bay. A long line of traffic extended over the Trans Labrador Highway late last night. The YMCA was opened for evacuees with […]
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