The wildfire in Spaniard’s Bay is still “sparking up” according to the town, which notes that additional resources have been brought in as a result.
Earlier this evening crews reported that the fire had been brought under control and that they were working on hot spots.
The RCMP is on the scene notifying residents who need to be on alert.
Meanwhile, a brush fire in Harbour Main on Harbour Drive has been brought under control.
Crews are currently working with the department of forestry to identify hot spots.
Earlier Story:
Another wildfire is being reported, this one on Maul Tree Hill in Spaniard’s Bay.
The fire is burning in an area roughly around Brown’s Road. The Town of Spaniard’s Bay is asking for residents of Brown’s Road to evacuate immediately.
Spaniard’s Bay fire (Facebook)
A waterbomber and helicopter are on the scene working on the blaze along with the Bay de Grave and Bay Roberts fire departments.
The Whitbourne Fire Department and a Coast Guard helicopter meanwhile were called out earlier today to reports of a possible wildfire just west of Whitbourne.
Fire Chief Jamie Budden says they searched the area and no signs of a fire were found. He suspects that what the caller witnessed was dust rising from a dirt road after a truck had passed through.
VOCM News is tracking that development and will have updates as they become available.
