Musgrave Harbour being evacuated due to wildfire

An evacuation order has been issued for the Town of Musgrave Harbour, due to extreme wildfire behaviour in the area. This includes Banting Memorial Park Campground which is near the town. At this time the wildfire is approximately two kilometres from the community.

A reception centre has been set up at Steele Memorial Centre, 155 Airport Boulevard, in the Town of Gander, for evacuees. All evacuees MUST register with Canadian Red Cross upon arrival at Steele Memorial Centre. Canadian Red Cross will also be able to assist with those that require emergency accommodations.

Busing transportation has been arranged for those that may need support.

Wildfire suppression resources are in place and there will be ​three waterbombers and a helicopter working the wildfire this morning.