Changing winds have made Freshwater, N.L., the latest community under an evacuation alert because of the approaching Kingston wildfire that has already burned about 95 square kilometres.
Breakdown
- A wall of smoke from the wildfire prompted Freshwater residents to prepare for evacuation. 3s
- Freshwater was placed on evacuation alert as the Kingston Fire grew to 95 square kilometres. 15s
- Low temperatures have helped slow the fire's growth, but it remains out of control. 43s
- 4,500 evacuees have registered with the Red Cross across the province. 49s
- Residents are hopeful as wind shifts and firefighting efforts continue. 1m 44s