Firefighters are continuing to contend with high temperatures and strong winds as they battle a number of serious fires in the province.

The Kingston fire

The Kingston fire is now estimated at more than 6,500 hectares, having grown overnight along the northern boundary toward Northern Bay.

Ground crews are working the southern edge of the fire and a sprinkler line has been set up near Perry’s Cove.

Officials are fighting the fire by air as conditions allow and a fire break is being cut along the fire’s northern boundary.

The Paddy’s Pond fire

The Paddy’s Pond fire saw minimal growth overnight and is approximately 300 hectares. Fire breaks are being cut along the north, east and west boundaries of the fire.

The Martin lake fire

The Martin Lake fire grew substantially yesterday and o

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