More evacuation orders lifted and state of emergency partially rescinded

The evacuation order has been lifted for Kingston and Small Point-Broad Cove-Blackhead-Adam’s Cove. These communities remain under an evacuation alert.

All residents are permitted to return to these communities.

While it has been deemed safe to return, residents are reminded that 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.

Route 70 has reopened from Perry’s Cove to Adams Cove with the lifting of the evacuation order. Route 70 remains closed from Western Bay to Northern Bay Brook Bridge, in Northern Bay. Motorists are advised to use Route 74 and Route 80 to access areas outside the evacuation area.

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, 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 will be available for residents who need them.

The regional state of emergency has been recinded for a portion of the Bay de Verde Peninsula from Bristol’s Hope to Whiteway. It remains in effect for Western Bay, Ochre Pit Cove, and areas south of Northern Bay Brook Bridge in Northern Bay. These communities remain under evacuation orders and the regional state of emergency.