🔸The Holyrood fire continues to be classified as “Under Control” by the Department of Forestry.
🔸The Holyrood Fire Department and the Department of Forestry continue to monitor occasional hotspots.
🔸Residents are reminded of the Province-Wide Off-Road Vehicle Restriction and we are asking all residents who use all-terrain vehicles to please abide by the provincial order to help reduce fire risk and protect our town. This restriction includes trails, side roads, and boardwalks.
🔸We are asking all residents to be careful at this time due to the dry weather and lack of moisture. Please ensure you are doing everything possible to protect yourselves and your neighbours.
🔸Details regarding the distribution of $500 in financial assistance to households who have had to evacuate their primary residences by the Canadian Red Cross were posted today. If you were evacuated and have not registered with the Canadian Red Cross, please do so by calling 1-800-863-6582 between 8:00 a.m. and 8 p.m., seven days a week
🔸Coping during a crisis: Mental health support for wildfire-affected communities:
If you’re feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or unsure — you’re not alone. Stress and emotional reactions are normal during disasters like wildfires. You may feel numb, restless, tearful or just “not yourself.” Children can also have trouble with uncertainty. These are all valid responses to a traumatic event.
Please visit NL Health Services for more information on accessing support: https://nlhealthservices.ca/news-centre/wildfire-information/#mha
🔸Residents are advised that a province-wide fire ban is in effect until at least September 7, 2025.