Wildfire Burning Near Port Hope Simpson

Wildfire Burning Near Port Hope Simpson

There is currently a wildfire burning in Labrador near the community of Port Hope Simpson. According to a Facebook post from the town of Charlottetown...

Port Hope Simpson residents told to be ready to evacuate as fire burns in Labrador community - NTV: Newfoundland and Labrador's Most Trusted News Source

Residents of Port Hope Simpson in Labrador have been warned to be ready to evacuate if needed as a fire burns just off the highway in the community. The town clerk confirmed the information to NTV News. Police and firefighters are on the scene and a water bomber is on the way from Happy Valley-Goose Bay. The post Port Hope Simpson residents told to be ready to evacuate as fire burns in Labrador community appeared first on NTV: Newfoundland and L…

Fire crews work through night to protect Port Hope Simpson homes from wildfire

Aircraft fighting a wildfire reaching within one kilometre of Port Hope Simpson, Labrador, landed before sunset but are tasked to head out again at 10 a.m. In the meantime, residents were being offered temporary shelter in nearby Mary's Harbour.