Natural Resources
August 16, 2014

Public Advisory: Potential for Smoke from Forest Fires in Happy Valley-Goose Bay Area

The Provincial Government is advising residents that there is the potential for smoke today within Happy Valley-Goose Bay and surrounding communities. This is due to forest fires near Mud Lake and predicted winds in the forecast.

The fires near Mud Lake were caused by lightning. At this time, the community is not in danger. The Department of Natural Resources has significant air support working on the fires and will deploy ground crews when it is safe to do so. Officials are monitoring the fires closely.

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Media contact:
Diana Quinton
Director of Communications
Department of Natural Resources
709-729-5282, 631-8155
dianaquinton@gov.nl.ca

2014 08 16      12:15 p.m.