Government Declares State of Emergency in Central Due to Forest Fires

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Government Declares State of Emergency in Central Due to Forest Fires
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A State of Emergency has been declared in Central Newfoundland to help coordinate a response to the forest fir...

A State of Emergency has been declared in Central Newfoundland to help coordinate a response to the forest fires burning in the region.

Further information will be provided to the public in a media availability scheduled for Sunday morning. Minister of Public Safety, John Hogan has announced the State of Emergency for the areas of Grand Falls-Windsor, Bishop’s Falls and the Connaigre Peninsula, as a precautionary measure, allowing the province to work with emergency management officials.

Forestry Minister Derek Bragg viewed the fires from the air this weekend, showing the extent of the damage and the amount of smoke the fires are producing. Federal Emergency Preparedness Minister, Bill Blair, announced on twitter Saturday night that a request for assistance by the provincial government was approved. Canadian Forces will be coming to the province in aid of affected areas.

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