Published Jun 16, 2025 • 1 minute readA water bomber seen in this Telegram file photo. Photo by Staff /THE TELEGRAMA wildfire was reported this afternoon, Monday, June 16, 2025 near the ski hill area of the community of Churchill Falls in Labrador.The Department of Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture says Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro is actioning the wildfire from the air with helicopters.A water bomber, additional helicopter and three Wildland firefighters have been dispatched from Happy Valley-Goose Bay to assist.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 contentThere is no immediate health or safety risk to the community. However, the situation continues to evolve, says the department.Updates on conditions, resources and assistance will be made available as they occur. For the most up-to-date information, the public is asked to follow official channels, including www.gov.nl.ca and the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador on Facebook.The latest information on the location, status, and size of active wildfires can be viewed online at the NL Active Wildfire Dashboard, which is updated six times a day.Anyone planning outdoor fires should first check the provincial online forest fire hazard rating maps to determine the level of forest fire risk. Fire hazard maps can be viewed here.Article content
Wildfire near Churchill Falls being monitored closely, government says
