Public Advisory: Revised Evacuation Order for a Section of the Town of Holyrood
The evacuation orders, issued on August 4 and 5, 2025, have been revised.
Residents living in the Holyrood area from 377 Conception Bay Highway (Irving Gas Bar), northward to 103 Conception Bay South Highway, by Murray’s Peak Hiking Trail, can return to their properties.
Access will be available to these residents by going NORTH on Route 60, or Conception Bay South Highway.
The evacuation order issued for the northern section of the Town of Holyrood remains in effect. This includes Route 60 from the Holyrood/CBS Boundary to 102 Conception Bay Highway, Holyrood, including Duff’s Road, Keatings Road, Green Acres Subdivision, and Thermal Plant Road. Water bombers, helicopters and ground crews are still working on fire suppression in this area.
Residents returning are advised that this is still an active fire and there are fire crews on scene working hot spot areas. Expect to see some smoke and action by helicopters and waterbombers. Residents who are returning to their properties are asked to proceed with caution and to seek guidance from town officials and first responders, if needed.
Well Water Impacts
If a fire or wildfire has occurred close to your well or property, it may impact well water.
The Water Resources Management Division of the Department of Environment and Climate Change, can provide well testing for any well owners within the current evacuation boundaries. This is free of charge.
Please click here for more information on wildfires and wells, or contact the Department of Environment and Climate Change at water@gov.nl.ca.
The Town of Holyrood will be providing fill-up stations for those who wish to avail of them.
Wildfire Information Updates
For the most up to date information on wildfires, please visit www.gov.nl.ca/alerts and follow the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador on Facebook and on X.
The Provincial Emergency Operations Centre is at Level 2 and is actively coordinating emergency response. Emergency management partners are engaged to respond, where necessary.