There were 2 significant wildfires that had major devastating impacts on the Town of Small Point- Adam’s Cove in 2025.
The Adams Cove Fire
Partial town evacuation
May 7-May 9, 2025 (3 days)
Total Hectares:
423ha
The Kingston Fire
Complete town evacuation
August 4-August 28, 2025 (25 days)
Total Hectares:
10,095 ha
Destroyed Properties
Private Dwellings
- Town of Small Point, Broad Cove, Blackhead, Adam’s Cove: 45 homes
- Adams Cove Fire: 11 homes
- Kington Fire: 34 homes
- Unincorporated Areas (Kingston, Western Bay, Ochre Pit Cove, Northern Bay): 161 homes – all from Kingston fire
Total Lost:
206 homes
Public Buildings
Adams Cove
The Adams Cove School Hall
Built in 1910, this Palladian style building served as a school hall for over 100 years, and later used as a community gathering space. It was designated as a heritage site in 2018. (Learn more)
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Western Bay
Cabot Academy
The local school taught grades K-6 for multiple communities in the North Shore region.
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Canada Post Office
The post office serviced multiple communities in the North Shore region
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