Government of NL institutes Province-wide Fire Ban Effective Immediately until July 17

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A fire ban has been declared for the Province of Newfoundland and Labrador due to elevated Fire Weather Index ratings and extensive wildfire activity in Labrador. The ban is effective immediately until July 17, 2026.

Public Advisory: Province-Wide Fire Ban in Effect

A fire ban has been declared for the Province of Newfoundland and Labrador due to elevated Fire Weather Index ratings and extensive wildfire activity in Labrador. The ban is effective immediately until July 17. pic.twitter.com/99OmGGmKbY

— Government of Newfoundland & Labrador (@GovNL) July 8, 2026

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