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N.L. wildfire puts another community on evacuation alert

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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
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