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Aug 7, 2022 · Public Advisory: State of Emergency Declared in the Area of Botwood as a Precaution due to Forest Fires in the Region The Honourable John Hogan, Minister of Justice and Public Safety, has declared a State of Emergency in the area of Botwood.
- Be Ready For Evacuation, Says Premier
- Fire Ban Expanded to Entire Province
- State of Emergency Declared
The premier is asking residents in central Newfoundland communities to prepare for potential evacuation due to growing forest fires in the region. No evacuation order has been given yet. Premier Andrew Furey says the move is not to create panic, but readiness because of the quickly changing situation. In Gander on Sunday morning, Furey said smoke a...
The news conference came just an hour after Forestry Minister Derrick Bragg expanded the regional outdoor fire ban to the entire province due to ongoing dry, windy weather. Despite the pre-existing fire ban in the metro area, the St. John's regional fire department said they responded to eight bonfires and two brush fires yesterday. Bragg had a sim...
In a video statement posted to social media Saturday night, Premier Andrew Furey called it the worst fire situation in Newfoundland since 1961, and said while the fires aren't threatening communities at the moment, "the wind is changing and the pattern of smoke distribution will change significantly." "This is a dynamic situation," he said, flanked...
Aug 7, 2022 · The Honourable John Hogan, Minister of Justice and Public Safety, has declared a State of Emergency in the area of Botwood. Forest fires are causing smoke and deteriorated air quality in this area. This is a precautionary measure, and there is no immediate fire hazard to homes or residents. As part of this declaration, the
Aug 7, 2022 · The state of emergency in central Newfoundland has been extended to the Botwood area due to declining air quality. Smoke from forest fires in the region had already prompted the Newfoundland and ...
Aug 9, 2022 · The Newfoundland and Labrador government declared a state of emergency for Bishop's Falls, Grand Falls-Windsor and the Connaigre Peninsula on Saturday, and added the town of Botwood on Sunday.
Aug 7, 2022 · The state of emergency in central Newfoundland has been extended to the Botwood area due to declining air quality. Smoke from forest fires in the region had already prompted the Newfoundland and Labrador government to declare a state of emergency in the Grand Falls-Windsor, Bishop's Falls and Connaigre Peninsula areas. Residents are encouraged to contact 811 or to see a health care provider if ...
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Aug 8, 2022 · Aug. 8, 2022, St. John’s – The state of emergency in central Newfoundland has been extended to the Botwood area due to declining air quality. Smoke from forest fires in the region had already prompted the Newfoundland and Labrador government to declare a state of emergency in the Grand Falls-Windsor, Bishop’s Falls and Connaigre Peninsula areas.
