August 21, 2025
Forestry officials have re-opened a portion of the resource road at Miguel Lake, located three kilometres from Route 360 (Bay d’Espoir Highway). PLEAE NOTE: This road is only open to cabins located at Miguel Lake. Access to cabins beyond Miguel Lake,…
August 21, 2025
Kingston The Kingston Wildfire remains active, but has experienced no growth. Recent weather conditions have supported suppression efforts and reduced fire behaviour. Clear skies today will allow for a full aerial attack. Eight water bombers will work the north and…
August 20, 2025
The temporary restriction on off-road vehicles will end tonight at 11:59 p.m. The province-wide fire ban remains in effect in Newfoundland and Labrador. This ban will be in place until at least September 7, when a determination will be made…
August 20, 2025
Cooler temperatures along with continued rain, drizzle and fog will provide a good firefighting day for all three wildfires. This morning’s conditions have created a low ceiling on the Kingston fire and will delay air tanker and heavy helicopter support until…
August 17, 2025
Following a review of current wildfire conditions, the province-wide restriction on all off-road vehicles on forested land has been extended. It will remain in effect until 11:59 p.m., Wednesday, August 20, 2025, when it will be reviewed based on the forecasted…
August 17, 2025
Kingston The Kingston wildfire saw minimal growth overnight due to a drop in temperature and low winds. The wildfire is still very active and is approximately 9,519 hectares in size (boundary size may be adjusted in the coming days as…
August 16, 2025
Kingston The Kingston wildfire had no growth overnight. The Incident Management Team has a clear plan in place with built in contingencies for today depending on the weather conditions. Northerly winds have helped clear the smoke today to allow ground…
August 15, 2025
Effective Saturday, August 16, 2025, Route 360 (Bay d’Espoir Highway) will open with limited access from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. daily. Traffic will be permitted to move in one direction at a time, escorted by Department of Transportation and…
August 14, 2025
The enclosed is a statement from the Department of Fisheries, Forestry, and Agriculture on the ongoing efforts to fight the Kingston wildfire. We are aware of concerns and comments from the people of the Bay de Verde Peninsula with respect…
August 13, 2025
Due to an unprecedented wildfire season in Newfoundland and Labrador, a province-wide restriction has been implemented on all off-road vehicles on forested land. This measure is necessary to help protect our communities and maintain public safety. The temporary restriction on…
