As of 9:30 p.m this evening (Wednesday), the Town of Holyrood has NOT experienced any structural losses.
Fire personnel remain at the site during the night for monitoring purposes.
Holyrood Fire Department and our mutual aid partners will be back on the scene tomorrow for further suppression and protection.
Island Pond on Salmonier Line fire has been actioned by our Fire Department and Forestry personnel.
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.