Fire and Drifting Smoke in St. John’s Jurisdiction

The St. John’s Regional Fire Department is responding to a wildfire within the St. John’s jurisdiction and has initiated the Emergency Command Centre.

A wildfire near the Paddy’s Pond area is causing drifting smoke into St. John’s and surrounding areas, reducing air quality levels.

Residents are advised to keep windows and doors closed and to turn off air exchangers and HVAC units to help reduce indoor smoke exposure.

Motorists are advised that the Trans-Canada Highway is now closed between the cloverleaf (Pitts Memorial Drive/Outer Ring Road) and Exit 39 (Foxtrap Access Road). Please avoid the area and delay any non-essential travel on the Trans-Canada Highway. If you must travel through the area, please drive with caution and follow all instructions from police and other emergency responders.