Evacuation order for new fire in central Newfoundland

The Department of Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture are urging cabin owners in the Martin Lake and Great Rattling Brook areas in Central Newfoundland to leave their cabins immediately due to a wildfire.

The area is located off Route 360 (Bay d’Espoir Highway), approximately 36 kilometres from the Trans-Canada Highway. A ground crew and helicopter are responding to the fire. Residents and cabin owners are asked to monitor official government sources for all updates.

A province-wide fire ban is now in effect in Newfoundland and Labrador.