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Forest Fire Update Coming This Afternoon as Holyrood Area Blaze Rekindles

Aug 9, 2025 | 10:51 AM

We will have an update on the forest fire situation this afternoon.

Premier John Hogan and cabinet ministers John Haggie and Lisa Dempster will do the honours at a news conference beginning at 1:00.

You can connect with the live broadcast here.

Meanwhile, the Town of Holyrood says the fire at Island Pond on the Salmonier Line has rekindled. There is no immediate danger to the public.

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