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Wildfire near Churchill Falls being monitored closely

  • Writer: News Staff
    News Staff
  • Jun 16
  • 1 min read

The Department of Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture is advising the public of a wildfire near Churchill Falls.


The wildfire was reported this afternoon near the ski hill area of the community.


Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro are actioning the wildfire from the air with helicopters. A water bomber, additional helicopter and three Wildland firefighters have been dispatched from Happy Valley-Goose Bay to assist.


There is no immediate health or safety risk to the community. However, the situation continues to evolve.

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