heres a breakdown of the information provided in the text, organized for clarity:
current Situation & Ongoing Actions:
Continued Smoke and Helicopter/Waterbomber Activity: Residents can expect to see ongoing smoke and aerial firefighting efforts.
Caution Advised: Residents are urged to proceed with caution and seek guidance from town officials and first responders if needed.
Monitoring Official Channels: Residents should continue to monitor official channels for updates, specifically the Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture Facebook and X (formerly Twitter) accounts.
Transportation & support:
Transportation to Musgrave Harbour: Buses will be available at the Steele Memorial center in Gander starting at 2:00 p.m. for residents needing transportation back to Musgrave Harbour.
Registration for Transportation: To register for transportation, call 709-729-0921 or register in person at the steele Memorial Centre.
Reception Centre: The reception centre at the Steele Memorial centre will remain open for the rest of the day to provide extended support. Inquiries can be directed to 709-729-0921.
Gratitude:
the Provincial Government expresses thanks to:
Residents of Musgrave Harbour
Town of Musgrave Harbour
Town of Gander
First responders (fire, ground search and rescue volunteers, RCMP)
Canadian Red Cross
Salvation Army
Volunteers
All those who provided food, clothing, and shelter.
Their efforts, cooperation, and resilience are commended.
Water Advisory:
Precautionary Non-Consumption Advisory: A precautionary advisory is in place for the town’s water until testing shows satisfactory results.
Water Testing: The Water Resources Management Division, Department of Environment and Climate change will conduct water testing. Safe Water Sources: During the advisory, residents should use safe alternate water sources for drinking, cooking, and consumption (e.g., bottled water or known safe sources).
Household Use: household water can still be used for washing, cleaning, bathing, and other household purposes.
Bottled Water Pickup: Residents are advised to pick up bottled water.
Water Stations: Water stations will be available in Lumsden and Carmanville for Musgrave Harbour residents. More information can be found on the Town of Musgrave Harbour Facebook page.
Air quality:
Potential Impact: Air quality might potentially be affected by smoke from the forest fire.
Air Quality Information: Information on air quality can be found on Environment and Climate Change Canada’s Air Quality Health Index website.
Fire Ban:
Province-Wide Ban: A fire ban is in effect across Newfoundland and Labrador.
Prohibition: Open fires are NOT permitted.
Reporting Wildfires: To report a wildfire, call 1-866-709-FIRE (3473).
drone Use:
safety Hazard: Operating drones near wildfires creates unsafe conditions for water bombers.
Respect for Firefighting Efforts: Drone operators and the public are asked to respect the efforts of firefighting personnel.
Consequences of Unauthorized Use: Unauthorized drone use can lead to fines and legal action.
Drone Safety Information: For information on flying drones safely and legally, visit the Transport Canada website.
Publication Details:
Date: 2025 07 25
* time: 1:45 pm
