US Edition‘Extreme Wildfire Behaviour’ Forces Evacuation of Newfoundland Town
MUSGRAVE HARBOUR, NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR, JUL 20 – Musgrave Harbour town council declared emergency as wildfire grew to over 1,660 hectares and approached within 2 km, prompting immediate evacuation of about 950 residents.
- A fire near Musgrave Harbour, N.L., has prompted the evacuation of approximately 950 residents due to 'extreme wildfire behaviour' as reported by the provincial Justice Department.
- The fire covers about 18 square km and is about one kilometre from homes in the community, causing concern among residents.
- Helicopters and water bombers are being used to combat the fire, which is classified as 'at a very high rank, a rank five in technical terms' according to Minister John Haggie.
- Minister John Haggie described the fire as 'a significant and serious issue'.
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Winnipeg Free Press+2 Reposted by 2 other sources
Wind, humidity slowing growth of fire that forced hundreds from homes in Newfoundland
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The residents of Musgrave Harbour in Newfoundland and Labrador were evacuated on Sunday because of an uncontrolled forest fire.
·Montreal, Canada
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An out-of-control forest fire on the northeast coast of Newfoundland and Labrador forced the residents of Musgrave Harbour to flee the city and the authorities to declare a state of emergency.
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'Extreme wildfire behaviour' forces evacuation of Newfoundland town
ST. JOHN'S — An out-of-control wildfire in Newfoundland's northeast coast forced residents of Musgrave Harbour, N.L., to flee the town as officials declared a state of emergency.
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