Misinformation hinders firefighting efforts in Newfoundland | Unpublished
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Source Feed: The Globe and Mail
Author: Sophia Coppolino
Publication Date: August 14, 2025 - 14:36

Misinformation hinders firefighting efforts in Newfoundland

August 14, 2025

Frustrated fire officials in Newfoundland and Labrador battling multiple blazes are also having to contend with online misinformation and people angry at government-imposed precautions.

The out-of-control fires, which have threatened the provincial capital this week and forced thousands from their homes, are among 214 wildfires so far this season, a more than 100-per-cent increase over last year.



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