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Wildfire Afternoon Update for Thursday, August 14, 2025: 2:30 PM

The Paddy’s Pond fire is still a very active fire. The Department of Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture advised that weather conditions are favourable today (August 14) and that water bombers, a bird dog aircraft, bucketing helicopters, Coast Guard helicopters, and ground crews are working on the fire.

There is no change to the Three Island Pond Evacuation Order – the affected area remains evacuated, and residents are not permitted back to their homes at this time. Those who evacuated their...

Wildfire Morning Update for Thursday, August 14, 2025: 8:30 AM

The Paddy’s Pond fire remains active with air suppression and ground crews work continuing today (August 14). The St. John’s Regional Fire Department continues to provide ground suppression along the Trans-Canada Highway. We thank all first responders for their ongoing tireless work fighting the wildfires. Residents are reminded this is still a very active fire and to monitor official government sources for updates.

  There is no change to the Three Island Pond Evacuation Order – the affected...

Evening Update for Wednesday, August 13, 2025 - 8:30 PM

The Town continues to support the efforts to deal with the Paddy’s Pond Wildfire and we thank residents for their ongoing cooperation. 

The following status summary will be the Town’s last notice for Wednesday, August 13, unless there is a significant change to the status of the response:

As outlined in the latest update from the provincial Department of Fisheries and Agriculture, the wildfire remains Out of Control and is estimated at 300 hectares in size. Crews are actively working to contain...

Paddy's Pond Wildfire Update - August 13, 2025 (8:40 AM)

The Paddy’s Pond Fire was monitored closely throughout the evening. Town officials are meeting with the Province this morning and further updates will be provided once more information becomes available.

The Evacuation Preparedness Alert remains in place for the area of Paradise on the south side of Topsail Road from the Outer Ring Road exit to CBS boundary. Residents are advised to be prepared to leave their homes on short notice. If an evacuation order is issued, residents will not be able to...

Update of Tuesday, August 12, 2025 (8:30 PM)

The Town of Paradise thanks all residents for their cooperation and support as we deal with the Paddy’s Pond Wildfire. 

The following update will the Town’s last notice for Tuesday, August 12, unless there is a significant change to the status of the response: 

• The evacuation of the Three Island Pond Area is complete. We thank all residents for their prompt and orderly response. We appreciate those residents who had previously evacuated and left notice on their front door for the first responders...