Emergency Alerts

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 spot suppression. Helicopters with buckets will provide air support. The fire is still considered an Active Fire. 

The Evacuation Order for the Three Island Pond Area was lifted effective 12:15 PM on Friday, August 15, 2025. Residents who were evacuated can return to their homes. The reception centre and emergency shelter at Admiral’s Academy is now closed but remains prepared to be reactivated if needed.  

As the fire is Paddy’s Pond fire is still considered Active, the Evacuation Preparedness Alert remains in place for a portion of Paradise, on the south side of Topsail Road from the Outer Ring Road exit to CBS boundary, including the Three Island Pond area. Residents are reminded to continue to be prepared to leave their homes on short notice. If an evacuation order is issued, residents will not be able to return to their homes and should plan accordingly.

To prepare for evacuation:

•   Gather important documents, prescription medications, and emergency supplies
•   Pack a go bag with your essentials to sustain you for at least 72 hours (clothing, food, water, device chargers)
•   Keep the gas tank of your vehicle at least half full
•   Stay informed through official updates

Residents with mobility needs who will require assistance relocating in the event of an Evacuation Order and do not have private transportation, should register with the Town. This will allow emergency services to plan dispatch of accessible resources in the event of an Evacuation Order. Visit paradise.ca/mobilityassistance to register. 

The regional State of Emergency is still in place, and it enables the province to coordinate provincial and municipal services and access resources in the area to support the wildfires. This DOES NOT change the area for the Evacuation Preparedness Alert.

Stress and emotional reactions are normal during wildfires. Children can also have trouble with uncertainty. NL Health Services has provided the following information to access support: 

•   811 Mental Health and Addictions Line – Urgent mental health, substance use and addictions support and support in a mental health crisis 24/7.
•   Lifewise Warm Line – 1-855-753-2560 | Peer support from those who understand.
•   Bridge the Gapp – bridgethegapp.ca | Mental health resources and supports.
•   211 NL – www.nl.211.ca
•   Kids Help Phone – Call 1-800-668-6868 | Youth can text 686868

The Provincial Government has implemented a province-wide restriction on all off-road vehicles on forested land. The temporary restriction on off-road vehicles will remain in effect until 11:59 p.m., Sunday, August 17, 2025, when it will be reviewed based on the forecasted wildfire index and fire behaviours.

With the wildfires, residents may be experiencing smoke in parts of Town. NL Health Services encourages residents monitor air quality reports and use care when spending time outdoors. They suggest you can keep the air in your home clean by keeping windows and doors closed, turn off air exchangers, limit use of exhaust fans (kitchen, bathroom and dryer), and ensure your heat pump does not draw outdoor air. 

Residents are reminded to sign-up for the Town’s Resident Notification System, visit paradise.ca for all the details

We encourage residents to continue to monitor the Government of Newfoundland’s website page for updates. In addition, the Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture NL provides daily updates on the status of the Paddy’s Pond wildfire.

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 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. The reception centre and emergency shelter at Admiral’s Academy is now closed but remains prepared to be reactivated if needed.  

Residents are advised that the Paddy’s Pond Fire is still considered an Active Fire and fire crews continue to work at the scene. 

The Evacuation Preparedness Alert remains in place for a portion of Paradise, on the south side of Topsail Road from the Outer Ring Road exit to CBS boundary, including the Three Island Pond area. As the Paddy’s Pond Fire is still considered an active fire, residents are reminded to continue to be prepared to leave their homes on short notice. If an evacuation order is issued, residents will not be able to return to their homes and should plan accordingly.

To prepare for evacuation:

•  Gather important documents, prescription medications, and emergency supplies
•   Pack a go bag with your essentials to sustain you for at least 72 hours (clothing, food, water, device chargers)
•   Keep the gas tank of your vehicle at least half full
•   Stay informed through official updates

Residents with mobility needs who will require assistance relocating in the event of an Evacuation Order and do not have private transportation, should register with the Town. This will allow emergency services to plan dispatch of accessible resources in the event of an Evacuation Order. Visit paradise.ca/mobilityassistance to register. 

The regional State of Emergency is still in place, and it enables the province to coordinate provincial and municipal services and access resources in the area to support the wildfires. This DOES NOT change the area for the Evacuation Preparedness Alert.

Stress and emotional reactions are normal during wildfires. Children can also have trouble with uncertainty. NL Health Services has provided the following information to access support: 

•  811 Mental Health and Addictions Line – Urgent mental health, substance use and addictions support and support in a mental health crisis 24/7.
•   Lifewise Warm Line – 1-855-753-2560 | Peer support from those who understand.
•   Bridge the Gapp – bridgethegapp.ca | Mental health resources and supports.
•   211 NL – www.nl.211.ca
•   Kids Help Phone – Call 1-800-668-6868 | Youth can text 686868

The Provincial Government has implemented a province-wide restriction on all off-road vehicles on forested land. The temporary restriction on off-road vehicles will remain in effect until 11:59 p.m., Sunday, August 17, 2025, when it will be reviewed based on the forecasted wildfire index and fire behaviours.

With the wildfires, residents may be experiencing smoke in parts of Town. NL Health Services encourages residents monitor air quality reports and use care when spending time outdoors. They suggest you can keep the air in your home clean by keeping windows and doors closed, turn off air exchangers, limit use of exhaust fans (kitchen, bathroom and dryer), and ensure your heat pump does not draw outdoor air. 

Residents are reminded to sign-up for the Town’s Resident Notification System, visit paradise.ca for all the details

We encourage residents to continue to monitor the Government of Newfoundland’s website page for updates. In addition, the Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture NL provides daily updates on the status of the Paddy’s Pond wildfire.

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 considered an Active Fire and fire crews continue to work at the scene.

The Evacuation Preparedness Alert remains in place for a portion of Paradise, on the south side of Topsail Road from the Outer Ring Road exit to CBS boundary, including the Three Island Pond area. As the Paddy’s Pond Fire is still considered an active fire, residents are reminded to continue to be prepared to leave their homes on short notice. If an evacuation order is issued, residents will not be able to return to their homes and should plan accordingly.

To prepare for evacuation:

• Gather important documents, prescription medications, and emergency supplies
• Pack a go bag with your essentials to sustain you for at least 72 hours (clothing, food, water, device chargers
• Keep the gas tank of your vehicle at least half full
• Stay informed through official updates

Residents with mobility needs who will require assistance relocating in the event of an Evacuation Order and do not have private transportation, should register with the Town. This will allow emergency services to plan dispatch of accessible resources in the event of an Evacuation Order. Visit paradise.ca/mobilityassistance to register.

The regional State of Emergency is still in place, and it enables the province to coordinate provincial and municipal services and access resources in the area to support the wildfires. This DOES NOT change the area for the Evacuation Preparedness Alert.

Stress and emotional reactions are normal during wildfires. Children can also have trouble with uncertainty. NL Health Services has provided the following information to access support:

•  811 Mental Health and Addictions Line – Urgent mental health, substance use and addictions support and support in a mental health crisis 24/7.
• Lifewise Warm Line – 1-855-753-2560 | Peer support from those who understand.
•  Bridge the Gapp – bridgethegapp.ca | Mental health resources and supports.
• 211 NL – www.nl.211.ca
• Kids Help Phone – Call 1-800-668-6868 | Youth can text 686868

The Provincial Government has implemented a province-wide restriction on all off-road vehicles on forested land. The temporary restriction on off-road vehicles will remain in effect until 11:59 p.m., Sunday, August 17, 2025, when it will be reviewed based on the forecasted wildfire index and fire behaviours.

With the wildfires, residents may be experiencing smoke in parts of Town. NL Health Services encourages residents monitor air quality reports and use care when spending time outdoors. They suggest you can keep the air in your home clean by keeping windows and doors closed, turn off air exchangers, limit use of exhaust fans (kitchen, bathroom and dryer), and ensure your heat pump does not draw outdoor air.

Residents are reminded to sign-up for the Town’s Resident Notification System, visit paradise.ca for all the details

We encourage residents to continue to monitor the Government of Newfoundland’s website page for updates. In addition, the Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture NL provides daily updates on the status of the Paddy’s Pond wildfire.

The Town continues to support the work to deal with the Paddy’s Pond Fire and another update will be issued this evening.  

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.

TheThree Island Pond Evacuation Order – the affected area remains evacuated, and residents are not permitted back to their homes at this time.

On behalf of the Provincial Government, the Canadian Red Cross is distributing a one-time emergency financial assistance of $500 to eligible households ordered to be evacuated from their primary residence due to a wildfire. Evacuated households must register with the Canadian Red Cross to apply. This can be done by phone (1-800-863-6582),  online www.redcross.ca/2025NewfoundlandWildfires or in-person at Admiral’s Academy, 835 Conception Bay Highway.

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 return to their homes and should plan accordingly.

To prepare for evacuation:

• Gather important documents, prescription medications, and emergency supplies
• Pack a go bag with your essentials to sustain you for at least 72 hours (clothing, food, water, device chargers)
• Keep the gas tank of your vehicle at least half full
• Stay informed through official updates

Residents with mobility needs who will require assistance relocating in the event of an Evacuation Order and do not have private transportation, should register with the Town. This will allow emergency services to plan dispatch of accessible resources in the event of an Evacuation Order. Visit paradise.ca/mobilityassistance to register.

Stress and emotional reactions are normal during wildfires. Children can also have trouble with uncertainty. NL Health Services has provided the following information to access support:

• 811 Mental Health and Addictions Line – Urgent mental health, substance use and addictions support and support in a mental health crisis 24/7.
• Lifewise Warm Line – 1-855-753-2560 | Peer support from those who understand.
• Bridge the Gapp – bridgethegapp.ca | Mental health resources and supports.
• 211 NL – www.nl.211.ca
• Kids Help Phone – Call 1-800-668-6868 | Youth can text 686868

The Provincial Government has implemented a province-wide restriction on all off-road vehicles on forested land. The temporary restriction on off-road vehicles will remain in effect until 11:59 p.m., Sunday, August 17, 2025, when it will be reviewed based on the forecasted wildfire index and fire behaviours.

With the wildfires, residents may be experiencing smoke in parts of Town. NL Health Services encourages residents monitor air quality reports and use care when spending time outdoors. They suggest you can keep the air in your home clean by keeping windows and doors closed, turn off air exchangers, limit use of exhaust fans (kitchen, bathroom and dryer), and ensure your heat pump does not draw outdoor air.

The regional State of Emergency is still in place, and it enables the province to coordinate provincial and municipal services and access resources in the area to support the wildfires. This DOES NOT change the Three Island Pond Evacuation Order or the area for the Evacuation Preparedness Alert.

Residents are reminded to sign-up for the Town’s Resident Notification System, visit paradise.ca for all the details

We encourage residents to continue to monitor the Government of Newfoundland’s website page for updates. In addition, the Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture NL provides daily updates on the status of the Paddy’s Pond wildfire.

The Town continues to support the work to deal with the Paddy’s Pond Fire and another update will be issued this afternoon.   

The Town continues to support the efforts to deal with the Paddy’s Pond Wildfire and we thank all first responders for their unwavering dedication and commitment in fighting the wildfires.

The following status summary will be the Town’s last notice for Thursday, August 14, unless there is a significant change to the status of the response:

As outlined in the latest update from the Department of Fisheries, Foresty and Agriculture, the wildfire at Paddy’s Pond remains active. Throughout the day, the favourable weather conditions enabled water bombers, a bird dog aircraft, bucketing helicopters, Coast Guard helicopters, and ground crews to work 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.

On behalf of the Provincial Government, the Canadian Red Cross is distributing a one-time emergency financial assistance of $500 to eligible households ordered to be evacuated from their primary residence due to a wildfire. Evacuated households must register with the Canadian Red Cross to apply. This can be done by phone (1-800-863-6582),  online www.redcross.ca/2025NewfoundlandWildfires or in-person at Admiral’s Academy, 835 Conception Bay Highway.

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 return to their homes and should plan accordingly.

To prepare for evacuation:

• Gather important documents, prescription medications, and emergency supplies
• Pack a go bag with your essentials to sustain you for at least 72 hours (clothing, food, water, device chargers)
• Keep the gas tank of your vehicle at least half full
• Stay informed through official updates

Residents with mobility needs who will require assistance relocating in the event of an Evacuation Order and do not have private transportation, should register with the Town. This will allow emergency services to plan dispatch of accessible resources in the event of an Evacuation Order. Visit paradise.ca/mobilityassistance.

Stress and emotional reactions are normal during wildfires. Children can also have trouble with uncertainty. NL Health Services has provided the following information to access support:

• 811 Mental Health and Addictions Line – Urgent mental health, substance use and addictions support and support in a mental health crisis 24/7.
• Lifewise Warm Line – 1-855-753-2560 | Peer support from those who understand.
• Bridge the Gapp – bridgethegapp.ca | Mental health resources and supports.
• 211 NL – www.nl.211.ca
• Kids Help Phone – Call 1-800-668-6868 | Youth can text 686868

The Provincial Government has implemented a province-wide restriction on all off-road vehicles on forested land. The temporary restriction on off-road vehicles will remain in effect until 11:59 p.m., Sunday, August 17, 2025, when it will be reviewed based on the forecasted wildfire index and fire behaviours.

With the wildfires, residents may be experiencing smoke in parts of Town. NL Health Services encourages residents monitor air quality reports and use care when spending time outdoors. They suggest you can keep the air in your home clean by keeping windows and doors closed, turn off air exchangers, limit use of exhaust fans (kitchen, bathroom and dryer), and ensure your heat pump does not draw outdoor air.

The regional State of Emergency is still in place, and it enables the province to coordinate provincial and municipal services and access resources in the area to support the wildfires. This DOES NOT change the Three Island Pond Evacuation Order or the area for the Evacuation Preparedness Alert.

Residents are reminded to sign-up for the Town’s Resident Notification System, visit paradise.ca for all the details

We encourage residents to continue to monitor the Government of Newfoundland’s website page for updates. In addition, the Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture NL provides daily updates on the status of the Paddy’s Pond wildfire.

The Town will continue to support the work to deal with the Paddy’s Pond Fire and we thank residents for their ongoing support and cooperation. We will resume issuing updates on Friday morning.  

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 homes, if they haven’t already done so, must register with the Canadian Red Cross. This can be done by phone (1-800-863-6582),  online www.redcross.ca/2025NewfoundlandWildfires or in-person at Admiral’s Academy, 835 Conception Bay Highway.

On behalf of the Provincial Government, the Canadian Red Cross is distributing a one-time emergency financial assistance of $500 to eligible households ordered to be evacuated from their primary residence due to a wildfire. Evacuated households must register with the Canadian Red Cross to apply.

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 return to their homes and should plan accordingly.

To prepare for evacuation:

•  Gather important documents, prescription medications, and emergency supplies

•  Pack a go bag with your essentials to sustain you for at least 72 hours (clothing, food, water, device chargers)

•  Keep the gas tank of your vehicle at least half full

•  Stay informed through official updates

Stress and emotional reactions are normal during wildfires. Children can also have trouble with uncertainty. NL Health Services has provided the following information to access support:

• 811 Mental Health and Addictions Line – Urgent mental health, substance use and addictions support and support in a mental health crisis 24/7.

• Lifewise Warm Line – 1-855-753-2560 | Peer support from those who understand.

• Bridge the Gapp – bridgethegapp.ca | Mental health resources and supports.

• 211 NL – www.nl.211.ca

• Kids Help Phone – Call 1-800-668-6868 | Youth can text 686868

The Provincial Government has implemented a province-wide restriction on all off-road vehicles on forested land. The temporary restriction on off-road vehicles will remain in effect until 11:59 p.m., Sunday, August 17, 2025, when it will be reviewed based on the forecasted wildfire index and fire behaviours.

With the wildfires, residents may be experiencing smoke in parts of Town. NL Health Services encourages residents monitor air quality reports and use care when spending time outdoors. They suggest you can keep the air in your home clean by keeping windows and doors closed, turn off air exchangers, limit use of exhaust fans (kitchen, bathroom and dryer), and ensure your heat pump does not draw outdoor air.

The regional State of Emergency is still in place, and it enables the province to coordinate provincial and municipal services and access resources in the area to support the wildfires. This DOES NOT change the Three Island Pond Evacuation Order or the area for the Evacuation Preparedness Alert.

Residents are reminded to sign-up for the Town’s Resident Notification System, visit paradise.ca for all the details

We encourage residents to continue to monitor the Government of Newfoundland’s website page for updates. In addition, the Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture NL provides daily updates on the status of the Paddy’s Pond wildfire.

The Town will continue to support the work to deal with the Paddy’s Pond Fire and provide another update this evening.

The Paddy’s Pond fire remains active with air suppression and ground crews work ongoing 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 area remains evacuated and residents are not permitted back to their homes at this time. Those who evacuated their homes, if they haven’t already done so, must register with the Canadian Red Cross. This can be done by phone (1-800-863-6582),  online www.redcross.ca/2025NewfoundlandWildfires or in-person at Admiral’s Academy, 835 Conception Bay Highway.

On behalf of the Provincial Government, the Canadian Red Cross is distributing a one-time emergency financial assistance of $500 to eligible households ordered to be evacuated from their primary residence due to a wildfire. Evacuated households must register with the Canadian Red Cross to apply.

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 return to their homes and should plan accordingly.

To prepare for evacuation:

•  Gather important documents, prescription medications, and emergency supplies
•  Pack a go bag with your essentials to sustain you for at least 72 hours (clothing, food, water, device chargers)
•  Keep the gas tank of your vehicle at least half full
•  Stay informed through official updates

The regional State of Emergency is still in place, and it enables the province to coordinate provincial and municipal services and access resources in the area to support the wildfires. This DOES NOT change the Three Island Pond Evacuation Order or the area for the Evacuation Preparedness Alert.

The Provincial Government has implemented a province-wide restriction on all off-road vehicles on forested land. The temporary restriction on off-road vehicles will remain in effect until 11:59 p.m., Sunday, August 17, 2025, when it will be reviewed based on the forecasted wildfire index and fire behaviours.

With the wildfires, residents may be experiencing smoke in parts of Town. Residents are encouraged to monitor air quality reports and use care when spending time outdoors. You can keep the air in your home clean by keeping windows and doors closed, turn off air exchangers, limit use of exhaust fans (kitchen, bathroom and dryer), and if your heat pump has a “recirculation” mode, use it to prevent it from drawing in smoky outdoor air.

Residents are reminded to sign-up for the Town’s Resident Notification System, visit paradise.ca for all the details

We encourage residents to continue to monitor the Government of Newfoundland’s website page for updates. In addition, the Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture NL provides daily updates on the status of the Paddy’s Pond wildfire.

The Town will continue to support the work to deal with the Paddy’s Pond Fire and provide another  update this afternoon. We appreciate the support and cooperation of our residents as our community works to support each other through the wildfire.

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 the fire using all available tactics and resources. Good progress is being made, with no new growth reported today. 

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 homes, if they haven’t already done so, must register with the Canadian Red Cross. This can be done by phone (1-800-863-6582),  online www.redcross.ca/2025NewfoundlandWildfires or in-person at Admiral’s Academy, 835 Conception Bay Highway.

On behalf of the Provincial Government, the Canadian Red Cross is distributing a one-time emergency financial assistance of $500 to eligible households ordered to be evacuated from their primary residence due to a wildfire. Evacuated households must register with the Canadian Red Cross to apply. 

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 return to their homes and should plan accordingly. 

To prepare for evacuation:

• Gather important documents, prescription medications, and emergency supplies
• Pack a go bag with your essentials to sustain you for at least 72 hours (clothing, food, water, device chargers)
• Keep the gas tank of your vehicle at least half full
• Stay informed through official updates

The regional State of Emergency is still in place, and it enables the province to coordinate provincial and municipal services and access resources in the area to support the wildfires. This DOES NOT change the Three Island Pond Evacuation Order or the area for the Evacuation Preparedness Alert.

The Provincial Government has banned the use of all off-road vehicles in forested areas. 

Residents are reminded to sign-up for the Town’s Resident Notification System, visit paradise.ca for all the details

We encourage residents to continue to monitor the Government of Newfoundland’s website page for updates. In addition, the Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture NL provides daily updates on the status of the Paddy’s Pond wildfire.

We will resume issuing updates on Thursday morning.

As per the latest update from Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture NL, the Paddy’s Pond fire had minimal growth overnight, with an estimated size of 300 ha. Construction of fuel breaks continues at the north, east, and west boundaries.

The province advised at the 10:00 a.m. update that under the Forestry Act, the Minister of Fisheries, Forestry, and Agriculture has declared a province-wide restriction on ORVs on forest land. This is due to finite resources and high fire hazard conditions.

There is no change to the Three Island Pond Evacuation Order. Three Island Pond has been successfully evacuated, and residents are not permitted to go back to their homes.

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 return to their homes and should plan accordingly.

To prepare for evacuation:

 Gather important documents, prescription medications, and emergency supplies

 Pack a go bag with your essentials to sustain you for at least 72 hours (clothing, food, water, chargers)

 Keep the gas tank of your vehicle at least half full

 Stay informed through official updates

We understand that there is some confusion around the provincial declaration of the regional state of emergency. A regional state of emergency allows the province to coordinate provincial and municipal services and access resources in the area to support the wildfires. This DOES NOT change the Three Island Pond Evacuation Order or the area for the Evacuation Preparedness Alert.

All evacuees must register with the Red Cross. This can be done by phone (1-800-863-6582), online www.redcross.ca/2025NewfoundlandWildfires or in-person at Admiral’s Academy, 835 Conception Bay Highway.

Air quality can change at any time and residents can check the current levels on Environment Canada. In addition, please be mindful of the Town’s permanent water conservation policy. For full details, visit our website www.paradise.ca/water

We encourage residents to continue to monitor the Government of Newfoundland’s website page for updates. In addition, the Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture NL provides daily updates on the status of the Paddy’s Pond wildfire.

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

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 return to their homes and should plan accordingly.

To prepare for evacuation:

 Gather important documents, prescription medications, and emergency supplies

 Pack a go bag with your essentials to sustain you for at least 72 hours (clothing, food, water, chargers)

 Keep the gas tank of your vehicle at least half full

 Stay informed through official updates

We understand that there is some confusion around the provincial declaration of the regional state of emergency. A regional state of emergency allows the province to coordinate provincial and municipal services and access resources in the area to support the wildfires. This DOES NOT change the Three Island Pond Evacuation Order or the area for the Evacuation Preparedness Alert.

The Red Cross is experiencing a high volume of calls and those trying to register with the organization are advised to use the website at www.redcross.ca/2025NewfoundlandWildfires

We encourage residents to continue to monitor the Government of Newfoundland’s website page for updates. In addition, the Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture NL provides daily updates on the status of the Paddy’s Pond wildfire.

There is no change to the evacuation order. Three Island Pond has been successfully evacuated, and residents can not yet return to their homes.

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

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 canvassing the area;

• 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 home on short notice. If an evacuation order is issued, residents will not be able to return to their homes and should plan accordingly; 

• The province has declared a regional State of Emergency and the purpose is to enable the province to support the municipalities in responding to the wildfires. For clarity, this DOES NOT change the area for the Three Island Pond Evacuation Order or the area for the Evacuation Preparedness Alert; 

• The Red Cross is experiencing a high volume of calls at this time and those trying to register with the organization are advised to the use the website at www.redcross.ca/2025NewfoundlandWildfires

• Residents are reminded to sign-up for the Town’s Resident Notification System, visit paradise.ca for all the details; and 

• Continue to monitor the Government of Newfoundland’s website page for updates

We will resume issuing updates on Wednesday morning.