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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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The Paddy’s Pond fire remains active with air suppression and ground crews work continuing today (August 14). The St.

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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.

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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.

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All properties adjacent to Three Island Pond, including Three Island Pond Rd to the intersection of Buckingham Dr, Ellington Cl, Angels Rd, Hansen Pl, Vanellen Pl, Dawes Rd, Balsamwood Rd, Stokes Rd, Shalloway Pl. 

People are advised to evacuate immediately and travel NORTH to Route 60 (Topsail Road).

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