The latest information as of 5:00 a.m.

The entire province continues to hold its collective breath ahead of another government update on the province’s wildfire situation.

Premier John Hogan will provide the latest information this morning at 10 a.m. VOCM News will carry the news conference live.

Paddy’s Pond Fire

The fire at Paddy’s Pond, which was last mapped at over 200 hectares, grew on the northern boundary yesterday, forcing the evacuation of the Three Island Pond area in the Town of Paradise yesterday afternoon.

The south side of Topsail Road in Paradise, a portion of the town of CBS, as well as Southlands and Galway are currently under an evacuation alert.

IMPACTED STREETS:

Galway and Southlands – Click HERE

Paradise – Click HERE

Conception Bay South – Click HERE

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