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 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.