Evacuation order lifted for Western Bay, Ochre Pit Cove and Northern Bay

The evacuation order has been lifted for the unincorporated areas of Western Bay, Ochre Pit Cove and the remaining portion of Northern Bay.

These communities remain under an evacuation alert. All residents are permitted to return to these communities.

There is still an active wildfire and there may be fire crews and associated equipment on scene working any hot spot areas. There may also be debris throughout the community. Residents can expect to continue to see some smoke and action by aircraft. Residents who see smoke should call 911. Residents are asked to proceed with caution and to seek guidance from first responders and the Canadian Red Cross, where needed.

A Comfort Centre has been set up at the Salem Centre, Small Point, for residents returning to their communities. Representatives of the Town of Small Point-Broad Cove-Blackhead-Adam’s Cove, the Canadian Red Cross, Newfoundland and Labrador Housing, mental health professionals, a primary care nurse, a community support worker, environmental health officers, motor registration staff, and Team Rubicon will be onsite to provide assistance to returning residents.

The Comfort Centre will be open from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. The Salvation Army will be on site with their food truck to provide water and food. Clean-up kits are available at the Comfort Centre for residents who need them. The kits contain: gloves, garbage bags, cleaning wipes, cleaners, masks, mop, bucket, etc.

While power has been restored to most homes in the area, there are homes without power. If you return to your property and there is no power, please see someone at the Comfort Centre to assist you.

The regional state of emergency has been lifted for the entire area.