Hot, dry conditions are prevailing in many areas of Labrador.
The forest fire index in parts of Labrador are in the high to extreme range.
The Department of Forestry says when the fire index reaches very high or extreme outdoor fires are not allowed.
Labrador has encountered a much dryer summer season leading to fears of forest fires similar to those burning in nearby Quebec.
The forest fire index is in the extreme range in the Churchill Falls area, while it’s in the very high range in Labrador West and along the coast roughly from Charlottown to Hopedale.
The forest fire hazard forecast ranges from HIGH to EXTREME for many areas today. Burning permits are invalid when the index is HIGH, VERY HIGH or EXTREME. Open or outdoor fires are not permitted when the index is VERY HIGH or EXTREME. Report wildfires 1-866-709-FIRE(3473) #GovNL pic.twitter.com/7fkeFUYVH1
— Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture NL (@FFA_GovNL) July 11, 2023
A team of forest firefighters were sent to Quebec today to help fight fires in that province. The Premier says local crews are continuing to work hard to manage the situation here at home and help neighbouring provinces as needed.
Newfoundland and Labrador's team of forest firefighters continue to work hard to manage the situation at home, and help our neighbours as needed.
This crew is deployed in Quebec today, and I would like to thank them along with their colleagues for such great work. Stay safe! pic.twitter.com/xUvcx4984k
— Andrew Furey (@FureyAndrew) July 11, 2023
