US EditionEvacuation Order Lifted for Rural Newfoundland Town Threatened by Wildfire
MUSGRAVE HARBOUR, NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR, JUL 25 – About 950 residents can return as fire crews continue to manage hot spots and a non-consumption water advisory remains in effect, officials said.
- After being displaced since Sunday, residents of Musgrave Harbour can now return home, as the evacuation order issued July 20 has been lifted by the Province of Newfoundland and Labrador's Department of Justice and Public Safety.
- The wildfire was first detected Saturday night about eight kilometres from Musgrave Harbour and advanced to within a kilometre, prompting evacuations on Sunday morning.
- A non-consumption advisory remains in effect for Musgrave Harbour’s water, with water stations available in the Towns of Lumsden and Carmanville, Newfoundland and Labrador.
- Fire crews continue to work hot spots, and residents can still expect smoke and waterbomber activity, as officials say the wildfire remains active.
- Water testing will be conducted by the Water Resources Management Division of the Department of Environment and Climate Change, residents are advised to proceed with caution.
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Residents return to Musgrave Harbour, while Chance Harbour fire considered as being held
Justice and Public Safety Minister John Haggie announced Friday afternoon that the evacuation order for Musgrave Harbour has been lifted. Meanwhile in Chance Harbour, the 1,860-hectare fire is "being held."
Winnipeg Free Press
Evacuation order lifted for rural Newfoundland town threatened by wildfire
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ST. JOHN的S — The residents of Musgrave Harbour, Newfoundland and Labrador, can return home almost a week after a nearby forest fire has triggered an evacuation. The Newfoundland and Labrador Department of Justice and Public Safety announced on Friday that the order to leave the area has come to an immediate end. Approximately 950 residents live in the city. A press release warns them that the fire is still active, with on-site teams to extinguis…
Residents of Musgrave Harbour, Newfoundland and Labrador, can return home almost a week after a nearby forest fire triggered an evacuation.
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