Government of Newfoundland & Labrador

We ask those accessing the road to please drive slowly and look out for fire personnel. Thanks to cabin owners & residents of Jamestown & Winter Brook for their continued patience during this wildfire. @JPS @TI_GovNL #GovNL

The map shows areas that will be open for access. Zones still marked red are not accessible. Residents & cabin owners are reminded that this is still an active wildfire. Suppression efforts continue with ground crews and air support working on hot spots.

Forestry officials will re-open a portion of the road known as Chance Harbour Resource Rd tomorrow (Saturday July 26, 2025). The outside check point will be repositioned at 9 a.m. at the foot of Brian’s Pond. Access will be re-evaluated as suppression efforts continue.

Update on Chance Harbour Wildfire & Access to Resource Road gov.nl.ca/releases/2025/… #GovNL The Chance Harbour wildfire remains at 1,820 hectares & is now classified as Being Held, which means sufficient action has been taken & resources are in place to prevent further spread.

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📢Public Advisory: Evacuation Order Being Lifted for Town of Musgrave Harbour #GovNL is advising residents of the Town of Musgrave Harbour that the evacuation issued on Sunday, July 20, 2025, has been lifted effective immediately. All residents are permitted to return to their…

Minister Lisa Dempster was in Moncton this week meeting with federal Fisheries Minister Joanne Thompson & ministers responsible for fisheries & aquaculture from N.S., N.B., Que. & P.E.I. More: gov.nl.ca/releases/2025/… #GovNL

📢If you are in receipt of the Newfoundland and Labrador Disability Benefit you will see the first monthly payment issued today! More information here: gov.nl.ca/releases/2025/…

Ground crews continued suppression efforts on the Chance Harbour & Musgrave Harbour wildfires today. There has been no growth on either fire. The Musgrave Harbour wildfire remains a hot & active fire with smoke, hot spots and open flame. ⬇️

The Musgrave Harbour Evacuation Order remains in place. @FFA_GovNL understands how difficult and stressful this evacuation is for the residents of Musgrave Harbour. Fire crews are working relentlessly to get people back home.⬇️

📢The evacuation order remains in place for the Town of Musgrave Harbour. This remains a hot and active wildfire with smoke, hot spots and open flame, however, there has been no growth of the fire perimeter. Ground efforts concentrated on the north and east perimeter of the…

📢The evacuation order remains in place for the Town of Musgrave Harbour. #GovNL understands how difficult and stressful this evacuation is for the residents of Musgrave Harbour. Fire crews are working relentlessly to get people back home. We understand that the recent…

Today, Minister Byrne hosted the NL Jobs Forum Regional Summit in Baie Verte. Industry partners, educators, community leaders and government discussed the evolving labour market and identified shared priorities to support the NL’s economic growth, with a focus on mining.

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The Government Service Centre and Motor Registration Office in @Iabrador_city will be closed tomorrow Friday, July 25 in observance of the civic holiday. Some services are available online 24/7 at MyGovNL.ca. #GovNL #nltraffic

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Ground crews at Chance Harbour will continue to work the South and Southeast sections nearest to Jamestown and Winter Brook tomorrow, continuing working on hot spots. The crews made good progress today while working in very difficult terrain.

📢Wildfire Update Fire suppression efforts continue on both the Chance Harbour and Musgrave Harbour wildfires. Ground crews worked both fires all day, with air support from helicopters on hot spots. There has been no growth on either fire. ⬇️