State of Emergency and Mandatory Fire Evacuation Order

State of Emergency and Mandatory Fire Evacuation Order

Due to an active wildfire, a state of emergency has been declared by the Town of Holyrood for the area of Route 60 from Beaumont Place to the bridge of the entrance into Holyrood including Duff’s Road and Green Acres Subdivision. 

Pursuant to Section 196 of the Towns and Local Service Districts Act (2023), an evacuation order is hereby issued for this section of Holyrood.

All residents who have evacuated due to the wildfire are asked to please register with the Canadian Red Cross, in person, at the new Conception Bay South Arena, located at 13 Graham Mifflen Dr, Conception Bay South or by calling 709-729–0921.

NO RETURN to area until safe to do so has been declared by the Town of Holyrood.

Patrols and fire resources will be maintained throughout the night.

Please read the declaration of state of emergency and evacuation order attached.