Wildfire Near Musgrave Harbour: Residents Urged to Be Ready | Update: Evacuation Orders Given

Written By Eddie Sheerr

Video Credit: Hunger Angell | Location: Musgrave Harbour shortly aftter midnight on July 20, 2025

UPDATE — EVACUATION ORDER GIVEN TO RESIDENTS OF MUSGRAVE HARBOUR AS STATE OF EMERGENCY HAS BEEN DECLARED

From the town of Musgrave Harbour’s Facebook page

A wildfire burning southwest of Musgrave Harbour in the Pine Pond area continues to be closely monitored by the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador. As of last night, residents were advised to prepare for a possible evacuation if the fire spreads toward the town.

Waterbombers and a helicopter are being deployed today by the Department of Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture to action the fire.

The Provincial Emergency Operations Centre is now at Level 1, indicating enhanced monitoring.

🔥 What You Should Know:

  • Location: Pine Pond area, southwest of Musgrave Harbour

  • Action Plan: Aerial firefighting assets in place today

  • Evacuation Alert: Be ready to leave on short notice if ordered

🧰 Be Prepared:

Residents are encouraged to:

  • Prepare a 72-hour emergency kit (food, water, radio, medications, etc.)

  • Make a family emergency plan

  • Follow local emergency alerts and updates via gov.nl.ca

🏡 Protect Your Property:

Reduce wildfire risk by:

  • Creating a non-combustible 5-foot zone around your home

  • Cleaning gutters and trimming vegetation

  • Storing firewood away from your house

  • Using FireSmart-approved landscaping practices

🚫 Fire Ban Reminder:

A province-wide fire ban remains in effect. No open fires are permitted anywhere in Newfoundland and Labrador.

🛠 Resources:

Stay informed and stay safe.

Eddie Sheerr
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