Due to an active wildfire, a state of emergency has been declared by the Town of Small Point-Broad Cove-Blackhead-Adam’s Cove for the area of Adam’s Cove. Pursuant to Section 196 of the Towns and Local Service Districts Act (2023) an evacuation order is hereby issued for Adam’s Cove north of Cave Lane.
Fire crews and RCMP are currently on scene of a wildfire in and between the communities of Adams Cove and Western Bay. Route 70 is closed and impassable between Cave Lane in Adam’s Cove and River Loop Road in Western Bay due to the wildfire. For those who have evacuated and cannot return to their homes, centers have been set up at the following locations: Persalvic Elementary School at 410 Hwy E in Victoria and AYLA Building on Critches Road in Lower Island Cove. Due to public safety concerns and ongoing suppression efforts, residents are advised to stay away from the evacuated area until the area is deemed safe to return by town officials.
Salem Community Centre in Small Point is also open and we urge anyone affected or in need of assistance to drop by.
Information will be passed along as it becomes available.
Thank you and please stay safe.