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The premier is commending the work of volunteer firefighters, both on a regular basis and for the extraordinary work being done this summer to help save lives and properties. Hogan says as a result of...

The fire in Conception Bay North continues to spread and reached Ochre Pit Cove and Western Bay last night. Premier John Hogan says losses are significant. "Unfortunately, this fire now is at the area...

An evacuation alert is now in place for Southlands and Galway due to the movement of the Paddy's Pond fire. Premier John Hogan provided an update on what he calls an "unprecedented" situation during t...

Kingston Fire The Kingston fire has grown to more than 6,300 hectares. Ground crews are continuing to work on fuel breaks at the southern boundary of the fire, and another fuel break has been cut in t...

Three people have been charged after cocaine and illicit prescription medications were seized during a traffic stop on the west coast. A combination of RCMP and RNC officers pulled the vehicle over la...

Residents of the Conception Bay North Shore, many of whom have been out of their homes for more than a week, are frustrated and feel deserted now that waterbombers that had been focused on the Kingsto...

Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services is letting people know about the services available in Conception Bay North as several communities are evacuated from their homes due to an intense wildfire b...

Members of the Exploits Search and Rescue team responded to a medical emergency yesterday at a popular swimming hole in the Grand Falls-Windsor area yesterday. A young person was safely evacuated from...

Premier John Hogan will provide the latest update on the wildfire situation in the province at 1:30 p.m. In the most recent update, the fire burning near Paddy's Pond was around 200 hectares in size a...

With thousands of people on evacuation alert, the Canadian Red Cross is stressing the importance of preparing should you receive the dreaded evacuation order. Residents of large portions of CBS and Pa...