Forest Fire Update
Landline Services (May 29)
May 30, 2025 (4:35 pm)
Provincial Forestry shared a favourable report today with respect to fire activity. Additional ground crews arrived on-site today to assist with continued monitoring and address hot spots, with responders and equipment remaining on standby to support as needed. The NL Active Fire Dashboard has placed the fire near Churchill Falls in a “Being Held” status.
As the weekend approaches, we want to remind everyone of the importance of practicing fire safety, despite our favourable forecast and the current fire status. Our vigilance can make all the difference. Here are some Public Safety Reminders for Forest Fire Season to stay safe.
We don’t anticipate further updates, unless circumstances change.
We want to express our gratitude and thanks to Provincial Forestry, fire response crews, our internal teams who continue to provide support; and of course, the people of our community who always show support, care, and understanding.
As always, be well & stay safe.
May 29, 2025
Update 3 (9:05 pm)
We are thankful for the continued efforts put forth by the fire crews both on the ground and in the air over the past 24 hours. Their combined efforts continued throughout the day and into this evening. Additional ground crews are expected tomorrow to further support hotspot suppression efforts.
We want to acknowledge the efforts of our crews who certainly demonstrate their abilities and commitment. We’d like to also express thanks for the provincial resources and support from across NL Hydro.
We know the past 24-hours have been all too familiar for members of our tight-knit community. We encourage you to seek supports if you feel you need them. Here are two that you might find helpful:
Bridge the Gapp for adults and youth
Helping Children Cope
We also encourage our NL Hydro employees to access their 24-hour Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP) at 1-855-933-0103 or by visiting inConfidence.ca should you or your immediate family members wish to speak with someone for support.
Stay Informed!
Community Emergency Information page at churchillfalls.ca under Residents.
Firesmoke.ca – forecasts the movement of fire smoke.
Active Fire Dashboard – displays current fires, fire classifications, etc.
NL Fire Index – Displays risks of forest fires occurring.
NL Air Quality Index – Displays air quality by region.
With the start of the forest fire season upon us, we are reminded of how important it is to practice fire safety at home and at work. Here is a safety information sheet highlighting fire safety practices for us to keep in mind all season long.
We will continue with further updates tomorrow, unless new information becomes available.
Be well and stay safe.
Update 2 (1:54 p.m.)
Fire suppression efforts are continuing in our area with ground crews and aerial support. Forestry officials confirm that the fire continues to burn east of the community, with winds continuing to push fire and smoke away from town in that direction.
We continue to monitor the situation closely and remain in regular contact with Forestry officials on current and changing conditions. We will continue providing you with updates and information as it becomes available to us.
The Fire Index continues to be at an EXTREME rating in our area. A local fire ban remains in place.
Stay Informed!
We also encourage residents to visit our Community Emergency Information page at churchillfalls.ca under Residents. This page is designed to help you take proactive steps and know what to expect in the event of changing conditions.
Here are some interactive fire, smoke, and weather maps that you might find helpful.
Firesmoke.ca – forecasts the movement of fire smoke.
Active Fire Dashboard – displays current fires, fire classifications, etc.
NL Fire Index – Displays risks of forest fires occurring.
NL Air Quality Index – Displays air quality by region.
As always, be well and stay safe.
Update 1
We hope you are well and that you rested as best as expected overnight.
Waterbombers and ground crews worked until daylight allowed last evening. They are mobilizing again this morning.
Ground crews and helicopters are also mobilizing this morning to identify and treat any hot spots. After today, temperatures are expected to cool, with showers in the forecast.
We will continue to keep you informed as new information becomes available. In the meantime, please visit our Community Emergency Information page at churchillfalls.ca under Residents for information about community emergencies.
For all the latest updates and forest fire information, please continue to stay informed by visiting NL’s Active Wildfire Dashboard, NL Fire Index, NL Air Quality Index, and visiting Government NL’s Forest Fire Season page for Public Notices and helpful links
We also encourage our NL Hydro employees to access their 24-hour Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP) at 1-855-933-0103 or by visiting inConfidence.ca should you or your immediate family members wish to speak with someone for support.
Be well & stay safe