Newfoundland Wildfire Evacuees Face Loss and Uncertainty as Flames Destroy Homes Across Province

Newfoundland wildfire evacuees face loss and uncertainty as flames destroy homes across province

Thousands flee as firefighting efforts continue amid persistent dry conditions

NL Declares Regional State of Emergency as Wildfires Force Nearly 3,000 From Their Homes

Newfoundland and Labrador’s Minister of Public Safety John Haggie has announced a regional state of emergency in the Bay de Verde Peninsula, north of Bristol’s Hope and Whiteway. The province had seven active fires as of Aug. 9, with two of those being classified as out-of-control, and nearly 3,000 people were under evacuation orders, Premier John Hogan said during an Aug. 9 news conference. Hogan said the province was expecting 20 firefighters …

N.L. calls regional state of emergency for Bay de Verde Peninsula as wildfire burns

Premier John Hogan announced Saturday the government of Newfoundland and Labrador is declaring a regional state of emergency for Bay de Verde Peninsula, North of Bristol's Hope and Whiteway. While it isn't a full evacuation order, he says residents of the region should be prepared to evacuate.

DEVELOPING: Province declares state of emergency for Baie de Verde Peninsula

Some residents of Holyrood get OK to return home

Newfoundland declares state of emergency as wildfires force thousands to flee homes

Newfoundland and Labrador are facing a severe wildfire situation. Premier John Hogan has declared a state of emergency. This declaration covers the Bay de Verde Peninsula. Several towns are under mandatory evacuation orders. Around 14,000 residents are affected. Support services are activated for displaced people. The Canadian Armed Forces are assisting. Arson is suspected, and a reward is offered.

Regional State of Emergency Declared for Bay de Verde Peninsula

Government has declared a regional state of emergency for the entire Bay de Verde Peninsula. That does not mea...