The Bay d’Espoir Highway (Route 360) will remain open. This decision will be reassessed tomorrow morning (August 11). Please note that visibility may be reduced and motorists should drive carefully and not stop.

Forest resource roads along Bay d’Espoir Highway (Route 360) remain closed and cabin owners should refrain from entering the area. If you are currently in the area, please vacate immediately as you are endangering yourselves and first responders.

The areas of Botwood, Bishop’s Falls, Grand Falls-Windsor, Bay d’Espoir, the Coast of Bays and the Connaigre Peninsula region remain in a state of emergency.

Forest fires are ongoing and fire situations can be unpredictable. Residents are encouraged to stay safe above all and keep up-to-date on current conditions.

For the most up to date information, please follow the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador on Facebook and Twitter.

-30-

Media contacts
Emily-Jane Gillingham
Justice and Public Safety
709-729-2634, 730-4607
emilygillingham@gov.nl.ca

Linda Skinner
Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture
709-637-2284, 632-8167
erinshea@gov.nl.ca

Brian Scott
Transportation and Infrastructure
709-729-3015, 725-9201
brianscott@gov.nl.ca