Ministerial Statement: Fifth Water Bomber on Schedule to Return to Firefighting FleetMinisterial Statement: Fifth Water Bomber on Schedule to Return to Firefighting Fleet

Firefighters from Nova Scotia are en route to Labrador to help battle wildfires near Labrador City. The deployment is part of a broader effort by the Newfoundland and Labrador government, with crews and water bombers focused on fires near communities and infrastructure, and some evacuation orders already lifted while others remain in place.

The article states that the province has confirmed repairs on its fifth water bomber will be completed by May 1st. Labrador City Mayor Jordan Brown is renewing his call for the province to station one of the water bombers locally in Labrador.

The Newfoundland and Labrador government announced that the province’s fifth water bomber, damaged in 2018, will return to service on May 1 for the upcoming wildfire season after repairs. Transportation Minister Barry Petten stated the repair project is on schedule, with a $14.8 million contract awarded to De Havilland Aircraft of Canada and PAL…