New fire near Paddy's Pond means people should 'get ready to leave on a moment's notice' 7 hours ago Early Monday afternoon, a fire broke out and is moving fast, said Newfoundland and Labrador Premier John Hogan. It jumped transmission lines, but power outages are possible as two water bombers try to fight the fire.

An evacuation alert was issued for parts of the towns Conception Bay South and Paradise Monday evening as the out-of-control Thomas Pond wildfire quickly grew to 200 hectares since it started earlier on Monday.

All properties in the area on the south side of Topsail Road from the Outer Ring Road exit to the C.B.S. boundary, and residents east of Manuels River should be prepared to evacuate if directed.

Between 13,000 to 15,000 people are under the evacuation alert.

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