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Wildfire Update for Saturday, August 16, 2025: 12:00 PM

The following will be the Town’s only update on its fire response for Saturday, August 16, unless there is a significant change in the status of the Paddy’s Pond Fire. The Town’s next update will be issued by 12 noon on Sunday, August 17, 2025. 

The Department of Fisheries, Forestry, and Agriculture advises that the Paddy’s Pond wildfire experienced no overnight growth, but remains very smoky. The Canadian Armed Forces and wildland fire ground crews will continue fuel break construction and hot...

Wildfire Evening Update for Friday, August 15, 2025: 7:30 PM

To all those working tirelessly to address the wildfires and keep our residents and communities safe, we send our heartfelt thanks and appreciation. 

The following status summary on the Town’s fire response will be the Town’s last update for Friday, August 14, unless there is a significant change in the status of the Paddy’s Pond Fire. The Town’s next update will be issued by 12 noon on Saturday, August 16, 2025. 

The Evacuation Order for the Three Island Pond Area was lifted effective 12:15 PM on...

Wildfire Afternoon Update for Friday, August 15, 2025: 2:30 PM

Wildfire Afternoon Update for Friday, August 15, 2025 (2:30 PM)

The Evacuation Order for the Three Island Pond Area was lifted effective 12:15 PM on Friday, August 15, 2025. Residents who were evacuated from the following streets can return to their homes: Three Island Pond Road to the intersection of Buckingham Drive, Ellington Close, Angels Road, Hansen Place, Vanellen Place, Dawes Road, Balsamwood Road, Stokes Road and Shalloway Place.

Residents are advised that the Paddy’s Pond Fire is still...

Evacuation Order is Lifted for Three Island Pond Area, August 15, 2025 12:30 P.M.

The Town of Paradise advises that the Evacuation Order for the Three Island Pond Area is lifted effective immediately on Friday, August 15, 2025. Residents who were evacuated from the following streets can return to their homes: Three Island Pond Road to the intersection of Buckingham Drive, Ellington Close, Angels Road, Hansen Place, Vanellen Place, Dawes Road, Balsamwood Road, Stokes Road and Shalloway Place.

Residents are advised that the Paddy’s Pond Fire is still considered an Active Fire...

Wildfire Morning Update for Friday, August 15, 2025: 8:30 AM

For the Paddy’s Pond Fire, the Department of Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture advises that water bombers and a bird dog aircraft were focused on the northern edge of the fire throughout Thursday, and that construction on a fire guard is complete. Today (August 15) bucketing will continue along with other suppression work including help from the Canadian Armed Forces.

There is no change to the Three Island Pond Evacuation Order – the affected area remains evacuated, and residents are not...