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State of emergency declared in Happy Valley-Goose Bay due to uncontrolled fire

Law enforcement is urging residents to evacuate to a safe distance of at least a mile from the affected area while firefighting efforts are underway,


A town in Newfoundland and Labrador has declared a state of emergency due to an uncontrolled fire burning in the region that has spread to an area containing explosive material.

Happy Valley-Goose Bay and the Canadian Forces Base in Happy Valley-Goose Bay are affected by the state of emergency. ---More...

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