Transportation and Infrastructure NL

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.

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 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

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. ⬇️

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📢The evacuation order remains in place for the Town of Musgrave Harbour. The wildfire remains hot and active with smoke, hot spots and open flame. Potential fire fuels experienced rapid drying throughout the day due to high wind, leading to a high to very high Fire Weather…

An evacuation order remains in effect for the Town of Musgrave Harbour. Although the wildfire remains hot and active, no growth is expected today and the estimated size remains at 1,660 hectares. Ground crews are concentrating their efforts on the north and east sections closest…

Wildfire Updates 📰 #GovNL ➡️ The wildfire near Musgrave Harbour is about 1,660 hectares and remains approximately 2km away from the town. ➡️ The Chance Harbour wildfire remains about 1,820 hectares and has seen no growth. ⬇️

Thank you to the residents of Musgrave Harbour for your patience during this evacuation. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation by following the mandatory evacuation order. Fire suppression efforts will continue tomorrow with a large ground crew on site, as well as…

The Town of Musgrave Harbour remains under an evacuation order.   Fire suppression efforts continue today focusing on ground suppression with air support. There has been no growth on the fire, and the size remains at 1,660 hectares. To date, 28 millimetres of rain has fallen on…

All residents of the province are reminded that a fire ban is in effect across Newfoundland & Labrador. Open fires are NOT PERMITTED. Questions about the fire ban? Check out the FAQs below! #GovNL #nlwx #nltraffic #FireSmart

Musgrave Harbour Wildfire Update📢   The evacuation order issued for Musgrave Harbour remains in place.   The wildfire is still very active and about 1,660 hectares. It remains approximately two kilometres away from the town and two kilometres from the road near Banting…

📢Public Advisory: Update on Musgrave Harbour Wildfire Read: gov.nl.ca/releases/2025/… For wildfire information, visit gov.nl.ca/alerts/ (July 21, 2025 at 12:00 p.m.)

Gander RCMP advises motorists that Route 330 is closed between the road to Aspen Cove and 'A Days Getaway RV Park' due to the wildfire in Musgrave Harbour. The public is asked to avoid the area. Updates will be provided as available.

📢Public Advisory: Update on Musgrave Harbour Wildfire Click the link to read: gov.nl.ca/releases/2025/… #nltraffic #nlwx (July 20, 2025 6:55 p.m.)

📢Evacuation Information for Wildfire near Musgrave Harbour📢   The Town of Musgrave Harbour has declared a State of Emergency and issued an Evacuation Order.   ➡️ Residents have been directed to evacuate and travel to Gander and register with the Canadian Red Cross at the Steele…

📢 Public Advisory: Evacuation Alert Issued for Town of Musgrave Harbour Due to Wildfire More information: gov.nl.ca/releases/2025/… Residents are advised to make preparations for possible evacuation, in case the fire spreads towards the town and evacuation is required on short…

The Chance Harbour wildfire remains very active. Suppression efforts on the southeastern flank of the wildfire continue to be successful, however the southern end and the western edge near the ocean did show some growth today. ⬇️

Wildfire Update The Chance Harbour wildfire is the only fire causing concern at this time. It has grown in size to approximately 1,500 ha. Three water bombers, three helicopters and a bird dog are providing aerial suppression and cabin protection. This work will continue.⬇️