Labrador City declares state of emergency as fire forces evacuation of cabin areas

Labrador City declares state of emergency as fire forces evacuation of cabin areas

The Town of Labrador City declared a state of emergency Monday after officials ordered residents out of three neighbouring cabin areas as a wildfire burned nearby.

Forest fire leads to evacuation orders in western Labrador

An evacuation order has been issued for the area of Walsh River and other locations, near Labrador City.

Labrador City declares state of emergency amid evacuation orders as wildfires burn out of control - NTV: Newfoundland and Labrador's Most Trusted News Source

The Town of Labrador City has declared a state of emergency as multiple cabin areas and a golf course have been evacuated due to a nearby wildfire. NTV’s Becky Daley reports. The post Labrador City declares state of emergency amid evacuation orders as wildfires burn out of control appeared first on NTV: Newfoundland and Labrador's Most Trusted News Source.

UPDATED: Areas Near Labrador City Evacuated Due to Wildfire, Town Calls State of Emergency

A state of emergency has been declared by the Town of Labrador City as wildfires continue to spread in western Labrador. A new fire is burning about 8 kilometres west of the community, north of the Trans-Labrador Highway and west of the Walsh River area. The blaze has forced the evacuation of several areas, including cabins near Walsh River, the Duley Park Campground, and the Tamarack Golf Course. The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary says evacuee…