🔸 The fire in Holyrood is still classified as “out of control” by the Department of Forestry; however, no structures have been lost at this time. Please see the attached link for the Active Wildfire Dashboard: https://experience.arcgis.com/experience/df3fede0d65b47fba974e442f91989d2
🔸 Ground crews from the Holyrood Fire Department and other mutual aid fire departments continue to work on site, while supporting the Department of Forestry in their efforts.
🔸 Newfoundland Hydro is assisting in water management by providing water for suppression efforts.
🔸 Central Avalon Ground Search and Rescue are assisting with the feeding of some pets and livestock. They are also addressing residents who are trying to enter the evacuated area. We ask that you please refrain from coming to the affected areas.
🔸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 August 6th at 4:00pm), 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.