Clarenville RCMP are advising people to stay away from the Hickman’s Harbour area as emergency crews respond to a forest fire. Photo by File Photo / PNI AtlanticArticle contentFirefighters, police and forestry officials are on the scene of a wildfire near Hickman’s Harbour on Random Island, and cabins in the area are being evacuated as a precaution.THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY.Subscribe now to access this story and more:Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsSUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES.Subscribe or sign in to your account to continue your reading experience.Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsRegister to unlock more articles.Create an account or sign in to continue your reading experience.Access additional stories every monthShare your thoughts and join the conversation in our commenting communityGet email updates from your favourite authorsSign In or Create an AccountorArticle contentTwo water bombers and a helicopter are on site as emergency crews work to battle the blaze, the province’s fire duty officer, Wesley Morgan, told The Telegram Saturday afternoon, July 19.Article contentArticle contentArticle contentMorgan was not yet able to provide information on the size of the fire, but said it is still considered out of control.Article contentClarenville RCMP are urging people to stay away from the area as emergency crews respond to the situation.Article contentThe province’s Department of Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture is advising people to pay attention to official channels, including the RCMP, for updated information.Article contentThere are currently five active wildfires in the province: one in Small Point that fire officials deem “held” – not expected to spread beyond an established boundary, given resource and weather conditions – one in Northwest Brook deemed to be under control, and three, including the fire in Hickman’s Harbour, one in Winokapu, Labrador, and one in Chance Harbour.Article contentThe Chance Harbour fire, which has been burning since July 14, is the largest of the 172 wildfires that have been active across Newfoundland and Labrador this season, with an estimated size of just under 17 square kilometres.Article contentArticle contentThe province provided an update on the Chance Harbour blaze Saturday morning, saying three water bombers, three helicopters and a bird dog aircraft were still on site.Article content“A sprinkler system remains active at the pinch point on the south and southeast section of the wildfire, closest to the communities of Jamestown and Winter Brook. There has been no growth in that direction,” Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture NL wrote.Article contentA province-wide fire ban, prohibiting anyone from setting outdoor fires on forest land or within 300 metres of forest land, has been in effect in Newfoundland and Labrador since July 11.Article contentArticle content
UPDATED: Hickman’s Harbour fire still considered out of control
