🔸The fire in Holyrood is still classified “out of control” by the Department of Forestry, however we have not lost any structures currently.
🔸There is a fire on an island at the Island Pond location on Salmonier Line. The Department of Forestry and the Holyrood Fire Department responded. Forestry is actioning the fire with the use of the helicopter.
🔸The State of Emergency, Evacuation Order (from 377 Conception Bay Highway to the Conception Bay South boundary) and Road Closures remain in effect. Everyone is asked to respect these safety measures.
🔸All residents who have evacuated due to the wildfire are asked to please register with the Canadian Red Cross, in person, at Villanova Junior High, 2697 Topsail Road, CBS (new location as of 4:00pm today), or by calling 709-729–0921.
🔸NO RETURN to area until safe to do so has been declared by the Town of Holyrood.
🔸Residents are advised that a province-wide fire ban is in effect until at least September 7th, 2025.
Further updates will be provided once available.