Evacuation order issued for portions of Holyrood

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Holyrood has become the latest community to face an evacuation order. An evacuation order has been issued for sections of the town, including Route 60 from Beaumont Place to the bridge at the entrance of Holyrood, including all side roads, as well as the Terminal Station, Duff’s Road and Green Acres Subdivision.

People in these areas are to evacuate immediately.

Water bombers and ground crews are working on fire suppression.

RCMP has closed Route 60 from Beaumont Place in Holyrood to the bridge at the entrance of Holyrood (CBS side). Motorists are asked to avoid the area.

A reception centre is available at Conception Bay South Arena, 13 Mifflen Drive, until 5:00 p.m. Evacuees arriving after 5:00 p.m. are asked to go to Robert French Memorial Stadium, 70 Legion Road. The registration telephone number is 709-729-0921.

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The St. John's Regional Fire Department is also responding to several small brush fires this afternoon.

Those in the metro region should turn off air exchangers and HVAC units to help reduce indoor smoke exposure.