The sun is visible as an orange ball over Victoria. Forest fires have closed roads and caused mandatory evacuations from several communities in Conception Bay North. (Paul Daly/The Canadian Press)

Kingston fire grew to 2,875 hecta res.

Officials are building a fire guard on southern flank of fire.

Holyrood fire is still 22 hectares, Martin Lake fire is 230 hectares.

Heat warning in effect for northeastern region of Newfoundland.

Special air quality statement in effect for portion of the northern Avalon Peninsula.

Evacuation orders in place for Kingston, Perry's Cove, Western Bay and Small Point-Adam's Cove-Blackhead-Broad Cove, Ochre Pit Cove, Salmon Cove, sections of Holyrood and Conception Bay South.

Evacuation orders still in place for cabin area off of Route 360, Bay d'E

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