Wildfire Update: Over 200 structures lost in Kingston fire

Yesterday, suppression went according to plan on all three fires. Rain, cool weather, and light wind helped stop the fires from growing. All three fires remain out of control. More favourable weather is occurring today.

Kingston Fire

There was minimal growth overnight, and now the fire is 10708 ha; it has not grown since yesterday, it was just measured more accurately.

There is no concern for Victoria and no concern for Trinity Bay or Bay de Verde, or Old Perlican.

The weather is not cooperating for air support this morning.

Government also provided an estimate on the number of metered structures that were lost. A metered structure is any structure with a power metre. This could include homes, sheds, and commercial structures.

• Kingston 12

• Adams Cove 33

• Western Bay86

• Ochre Pit Cove 59

• Northern Bay 13

• Total 203

Of those people impacted, 106 people have been notified.

Paddy's Pond Fire

The fire is 318 ha. High humidity and cool temperatures, along with fire barriers and ground crews, are making progress.

Martin Lake Fire

The fire is 1770 ha with hot spots and smoke. Fire lines are in place, and there was 40 mm of rain yesterday, and no tanker support was required. Today, ground crews are tackling hot spots.

Route 360 remains open.