Forest Fire Season Now in Effect on Island of NewfoundlandForest Fire Season Now in Effect on Island of Newfoundland

The Department of Forestry, Agriculture and Lands says ground crews are being deployed to assist the Walsh River, Esker Road, and Cartwright Junction wildfires in Labrador, with bucketing helicopters and water bombers continuing operations. A fire ban under the Forestry Act has been declared for Labrador due to extensive wildfire activity and elevated…

The article notes that, according to Public Safety Canada, 2025 was the second-worst wildfire season in Canadian history, with over 6,000 fires nationwide and more than 8.3 million hectares burned, and more than 85,000 people evacuated since April (including over 45,000 from 73 First Nations communities). It also mentions Newfoundland and Labrador’s…

The article reports that the forest fire season is now in effect on the island and that burning vegetation, wood, or paper requires a permit, which are free and easy to obtain. It also notes that campfires on soil, gravel, or sand may not require a permit depending on the daily fire hazard, and provides safety tips such as clearing wood piles away from…

Several Newfoundland and Labrador fire departments are taking proactive steps for wildfire season, including training, new equipment, and planned public education, with Bay Roberts installing a fire index sign and other towns instituting fire bans or building fire breaks. The province is funding FireSmart education for 58 communities, upgrading equipment…