This is due to dry conditions throughout much of the province.
The province-wide outdoor fire ban is still in effect until at least September 12th. This is due to dry conditions throughout much of the province. Violating a fire ban brings a first offense fine of $50,000. Permits to burn grass, brush or other materials are cancelled. Some usage of gas, kerosene, alcohol, propane or charcoal-burning units is allowed but not within 3.5 metres of any trees, brush or flammable material. Coals must be totally extinguished before being safely discarded. As well, off-road vehicles must have proper screening and fire extinguishers. The fire ban in NL has been in effect since August 5th.
60-year-old man dead after crashing his motorcycle on the TCH near Port Blandford yesterday
RCMP looking for 76-year-old woman missing from Ferryland who may be driving a white Honda CRV
Two impaired drivers picked up in the Corner Brook area over the weekend, police seize both vehicles
Deep Gulch Culvert replacement could be biggest capital project ever in Corner Brook
Scholarship deadline coming for young women in high school
