A wildfire has put residents of communities from Kingston to Adam’s Cove on an evacuation alert Aug. 4. Photo by NL governmentArticle contentPeople living from Kingston to Adam’s Cove have been told to be prepared to evacuate if needed due to another wildfire in the area, the second blaze to impact Adam’s Cove this year.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 contentThe alert was initially issued Sunday night, Aug. 3, around 11:30 p.m., and as of a 10 a.m. update on Monday, Aug. 4, the Department of Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture says the evacuation alert remains in place for Kingston, Small Point, Broad Cove and Adam’s Cove.Article contentArticle contentArticle contentArticle contentArticle contentThe province says water bombers, helicopters and ground crews are on scene to fight the fire, with support from volunteer fire departments.Article content“Officials are watching this fire behaviour very closely,” the province says.Article contentThe approximate size of the wildfire is currently 150 hectares and is considered out-of-control.Article content
DEVELOPING: Residents from Kingston to Adam’s Cove on evacuation alert Aug. 4 due to wildfire
