Crews battling two fires on the Avalon

Fire on Frog Marsh Road in Brigus. RCMP NL

Crews are battling a forest fire on Frog Marsh Road in Brigus. One home is on fire. At this time firefighters are on scene and a water bomber has been dispatched.

There is also a grass fire in Harbour Main. Homes in the area of Harbour drive are being evacuated and a water bomber has been dispatched. Harbour Drive is impassable.

The Holyrood Fire Department has responded to a mutual aid request from Harbour Main-Chapels Cove-Lakeview Fire Department.

The forest fire hazard rating is currently high or very high in some regions of the province.