Firefighters from Nova Scotia heading to Labrador where wildfires forced evacuations
Officials said about 120 people were forced out as crews and waterbombers worked to protect communities and infrastructure.
- The Newfoundland and Labrador government says firefighters from Nova Scotia are en route to help battle wildfires that forced evacuations in Labrador.
- Crews and water bombers are focused on fires in western and eastern Labrador that are close to communities and infrastructure.
- About 120 people had been forced to flee their homes and cabins because of wildfires outside Labrador City, but some evacuation orders have since been lifted.
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Work continues on Labrador wildfires with extra support from Nova Scotia
Wildfire response efforts in areas burning around Labrador City and Wabush will be going strong this weekend with a few additional personnel. Forestry officials stated in an update that fire teams will be strategically soaking areas ahead of a forecast of hot, dry weather early next week.
The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador has indicated that firefighters in Nova Scotia are on their way to combat fires in Labrador.
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Firefighters from Nova Scotia heading to Labrador where wildfires forced evacuations
ST. JOHN'S - The Newfoundland and Labrador government says firefighters from Nova Scotia are en route to help battle wildfires that forced people out of their homes this week.
Province calls in more supports to battle Labrador wildfires as some evacuation orders lift - NTV: Newfoundland and Labrador's Most Trusted News Source
As more than 20 wildfires burn out of control in Labrador the province has called on more supports to help battle the overwhelming amount of hotspots. A fire ban has been declared for the entire region, and the Town of Labrador City says they are still in a state of emergency as the nearby fires just outside the community continue to grow. NTV’s Becky Daley reports The post Province calls in more supports to battle Labrador wildfires as some ev…
The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador reported that firefighters from Nova Scotia were on their way to help fight forest fires that forced residents to leave their homes this week.
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