September 8, 2025
The province-wide outdoor fire ban issued on August 5 for Newfoundland and Labrador will be extended until at least September 12, when a determination will be made about its status. This extension takes into consideration dry conditions throughout much of…
September 2, 2025
The Department of Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture’s Resource Enforcement Division is investigating a possible poaching incident near the Cowboy Creek cottage area in Labrador West. During a patrol on August 7, Resource Enforcement Officers observed an oddly placed pile of…
August 28, 2025
The bridge located at the two-kilometre mark on the Wilf Keats Forest Access Road in the Brown’s Arm area will be out of service from Tuesday, September 2 at 8:00 a.m. until Friday, September 5 at 5:00 p.m. For further…
August 27, 2025
The Kingston wildfire remains active, with lingering smoke continuing to affect the western boundary. The Incident Management Team reports a steady decrease in overall fire activity, however, it is still classified as “Out of Control.” The wildfire remains estimated at 10,095…
August 26, 2025
Heavy rain throughout today will bring needed relief to the Kingston wildfire and crews are reporting over 10 millimetres of rain on the fire already this morning. The wildfire remains active, with lingering smoke continuing to affect the western boundary….
August 25, 2025
Forest resource roads previously closed in the Martin Lake area due to wildfire will re-open tomorrow (Tuesday, August 26) at 8:00 a.m. This includes access to Martin Lake, Miguel Lake, Great Rattling Brook and Rushy Pond. The Martin Lake wildfire…
August 25, 2025
Kingston Crews will maintain their strong response against the Kingston wildfire today, using targeted and consistent suppression strategies. The fire remains smoky along the northern and western boundaries. On the ground, a dozen crew members from Newfoundland and Labrador, 20…
August 24, 2025
Kingston Today’s forecast of clear skies, south-west winds and sunshine mean favourable conditions for aerial and ground suppression. The ceiling is clearing above the Kingston wildfire, allowing for heavy capacity helicopters to assist with bucketing and work the edge of…
August 23, 2025
Kingston The Kingston wildfire is still active. Aerial suppression continues today, with helicopters and a bird dog aircraft. Waterbombers are on standby. Ground crews from Newfoundland and Labrador, Ontario and British Columbia are on site, assisted by personnel from the…
August 22, 2025
PAL Aerospace conducted aerial thermal scans of all three wildfire areas overnight to identify areas of concern. This work provides insights into where hot spots might be occurring around houses and communities, and across terrain. Once this data is analyzed,…
