Portions of Holyrood being evacuated

An evacuation order has been issued for sections of the Town of Holyrood – including Route 60 from Beaumont Place to the bridge at the entrance of Holyrood, including all side roads, as well as the Terminal Station, Duff’s Road and Green Acres Subdivision, to evacuate immediately.

Water bombers and ground crews are working on fire suppression.

RCMP has closed Route 60 from Beaumont Place in Holyrood to the bridge at the entrance of Holyrood (CBS side). Motorists are asked to avoid the area.

A reception centre is available at Conception Bay South Arena, 13 Mifflen Drive, until 5:00 p.m. Evacuees arriving after 5:00 p.m. are asked to go to Robert French Memorial Stadium, 70 Legion Road. The registration telephone number is 709-729-0921.