August 11, 2022
The Bay d’Espoir Highway (Route 360) will remain open. This decision will be reassessed tomorrow morning (Friday, August 12). Please note that visibility may be reduced and motorists should drive carefully and not stop. Forest resource roads along Bay d’Espoir…
August 10, 2022
Forest fires are causing smoke and deteriorated air quality in areas of the central region of the island. The forecast is projecting a change in wind direction which is anticipated to result in an increased presence of smoke in Grand…
August 9, 2022
The Bay d’Espoir Highway (Route 360) will remain open. Please note that overnight visibility may be reduced and residents should drive carefully. This decision will be reassessed in the morning as weather and visibility conditions could change. Forest resource roads…
August 9, 2022
Two toll-free phone numbers have been established to help field inquiries pertaining to the Central Newfoundland forest fire emergency. These include: Provincial Emergency Operations Centre (PEOC) Phone Line; 1-833-845-0775 for inquiries regarding supplies, transportation and general questions. The PEOC phone…
August 8, 2022
The Department of Transportation and Infrastructure and the Provincial Emergency Operation Centre have begun transporting essential goods by helicopter service to the Coast of Bays region today (Monday, August 8) due to the closure of the Bay d’Espoir Highway (Route…
August 7, 2022
The Honourable John Hogan, Minister of Justice and Public Safety, has declared a State of Emergency in the area of Botwood. Forest fires are causing smoke and deteriorated air quality in this area. This is a precautionary measure, and there…
August 7, 2022
The Canadian Red Cross has relocated shelter services and resources from Grand Falls-Windsor to Deer Lake for individuals who may be impacted by the state of emergency declared in Central Newfoundland. This includes those impacted by the closure of the…
August 7, 2022
The fire ban put in place under the authority of Section 99 of the Forestry Act by the Honourable Derrick Bragg, Minister of Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture, is now being expanded to apply to the entire province of Newfoundland and…
August 6, 2022
The Honourable John Hogan, Minister of Justice and Public Safety, has declared a state of emergency in the areas of Grand Falls-Windsor, Bishop’s Falls and the Connaigre Peninsula. As part of this declaration, the Provincial Government continues to work with…
August 6, 2022
The Canadian Red Cross and Salvation Army are continuing to deliver emergency services for individuals who are stranded on the Trans-Canada Highway due to the closure of the Bay d’Espoir Highway. The Canadian Red Cross is coordinating emergency lodging for…
