Helping People in a time of need with Emergency Food, Shelter, Emotional & Spiritual Care & supporting First Responders with Critical Incident Stress Management
If you're noticing increased smoke in your area, it may be coming from wildfires in Nova Scotia. See the special air quality statement issued from Environment and Climate Change Canada: https://t.co/ZnSa9Wy9Ql
#GovNL#nlwx#nltraffic@GovNL@JPS_GovNL@HCS_GovNL @ECC_GovNL
The new reception centre will be supported by us, Canadian Red Cross, government officials, and volunteers, and will continue offering:
✅ Food & refreshments
✅ Emergency accommodations
✅ Mental health supports (emotional and spiritual care)
✅ Other essential assistance
📍Attention Long Lake Wildfire Supporters
All donations for evacuees are being processed at The Salvation Army Bridgetown Community Church. Please do not bring them to the evacuation centre, as they can’t process them.
Thank you for helping us keep things safe and smooth ❤️
The Long Lake wildfires complex grew overnight to an estimated 2063 hectares. No reports of damage to homes at this time. A few campers/trailers lost. 1/2
Wildfire Update
All three wildfires are still active but no significant growth reported in any area overnight. Kingston fire is currently estimated at 9,850 ha, Paddy’s Pond is 318 ha, and Martin Lake is 1770 ha. More accurate mapping can be expected as smoke conditions permit.
Volunteers provide critical support.
This includes preparing meals, offering a listening ear, and distributing essential supplies to evacuees.
If you’d like to join our wildfire relief efforts, apply here: https://t.co/t1PwjhWs0r
Zander Wright busked outside a convenience store in Conception Bay South, N.L., to raise money for people forced from their homes by wildfires. He donated the $300 he raised to the Salvation Army and Canadian Red Cross.
https://t.co/0h3TJNXw3k via @YouTube
Yesterday alone, we served over 1,200 hot meals across Newfoundland, and we’re not stopping. This is our Division, and we stand with our communities for as long as it takes.
EDS RESPONSE IN NL: • Carbonear Academy for the CBN fire • St. Teresa’s and Admiral’s Academy for the Paddy’s Pond fire • Martin’s Lake fire area to support GSAR crews • meals for hotel evacuees
EDS RESPONSE IN NS:
• Bridgetown fire department for West Dalhousie fire
Residents need to take steps to ensure their own personal safety.
Be prepared for at least 72 hours, with a basic emergency kit, including items such as food, water, batteries, a portable radio, important documents and prescription medications.
For more information: https://t.co/q423rgmF9b
those delivering meals and water to First Responders….. to those offering to help in any way….. Thank you for Helping Us Help Others.
Please continue to pray for our First Responders who are doing an amazing job….. and those who have been impacted by these Fires. 2/2
Clothing vouchers available for those in need who've been evacuated at The Salvation Army Carbonear Citadel (100 Water St).
Vouchers valid for 4 pieces of clothing at The Salvation Army Thrift Store.
Pickup: Sat, Aug 9 & Mon, Aug 11, 2-3pm only.
*ID required with home address
📢Public Advisory: Update on Wildfires
Work continues during this unprecedented wildfire situation to ensure the health and safety of residents.
As a result of a request to the Canadian Interagency Forest Fire Centre, the province is welcoming three additional aircraft known as Air Tractor 802s from New Brunswick to assist in wildfire suppression efforts tomorrow.
Read more: https://t.co/aZMW5LbJUT
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For more wildfire information, visit: https://t.co/6mwyIoGZo6
(August 5, 2025, at 10:00 p.m.)
If you are evacuating for the Holyrood area wildfire please register at the Robert French Memorial Stadium or by calling 709-729-0921. #NLwildfire#holyrood#conceptionbaysouth