Thousands preparing to flee as fire roars near Newfoundland's capital
August 12, 2025
Officials have asked thousands of people in and around Newfoundland and Labrador’s largest city to be ready to flee a roaring wildfire at a moment’s notice. Sharlene Johnson, who lives in Conception Bay South near St. John’s, says the situation is terrifying.
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