Emergency Alerts

There are no active emergency alerts at this time.

Wildfire in Paddy's Pond Area

On Monday, August 11, wildfire crews and the St. John's Regional Fire Department were called to respond to a wildfire near Paddy’s Pond, which is within the City of St. John’s jurisdiction. On August 26, the wildfire was declared as out.

For the most up to date information on the wildfires, visit www.gov.nl.ca/alerts and follow the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador on Facebook and on X.

Fire Ban

A Provincial Fire Ban is in place until September 7, which means:

• No open fires permitted, including those with a permit
• No outdoor wood-burning appliances permitted
• Propane appliances and charcoal/propane BBQs are permitted only if the units are not used within 3.5 metres of any trees, brush or other flammable material. Coals used while barbecuing, or as part of any other burning unit, must be extinguished before being safely discarded.

If you witness unauthorized burning activity, please contact Access St. John’s by calling 311 or (709) 754-CITY (2489), email access@stjohns.ca or submit an inquiry online. If the fire you are reporting poses an immediate safety concern, call 911 immediately.

Residents are reminded to regularly check the Provincial Fire Hazard Map provided by the Department of Fisheries, Forestry, and Agriculture and follow the associated guidelines to practice fire safety.  Learn more about these guidelines on our Fire Prevention webpage.