Grief, fear and a vote to move forward mark meeting for Newfoundland fire victims

ST. JOHN'S - Dozens of people grappling with the aftermath of devastating fires in eastern Newfoundland packed a community hall Wednesday night to share their grief, fear and frustration and take a collective step toward recovery.

The meeting was organized by residents of the fire-ravaged towns in Conception Bay North that don't have municipal councils. Newfoundland and Labrador has many unincorporated communities without mayors or councillors.