More than 20 structures (houses and garages) have been impacted as well as damage to a warehouse containing Recreational Vehicles.
As of 1:00 p.m., today (May 8th), two wildfires are being closely monitored in the province. A State of Emergency has been declared by the community of Adam’s Cove, and a portion of the town has been evacuated. An evacuation order is now in effect for the area south of River Loop Road in Western Bay. While this wildfire is approximately 600 hectares in size, weather is deemed favourable for fire suppression. More than 20 structures (houses and garages) have been impacted as well as damage to a warehouse containing Recreational Vehicles.
Meanwhile, near Holyrood, one km from Butterpot Park, there are no immediate threats to infrastructure or the community. Fires located in the vicinity of Badger and Fermeuse are listed as under control.
Port Saunders RCMP say the missing 58-year-old man has been located
Resource Enforcement officers looking for information about a fire in Trout River
Wild Cove opens for regular operations but crews continuing to smother the fire
Qalipu First Nation Chief and Council met in St. John's for the first time to include members in that area
Route 340 near Lewisporte is closed both ways due to a motor vehicle collision
