ST. JOHN'S — Officials say the largest wildfire burning in Newfoundland and Labrador may have destroyed up to 100 homes and structures.
However, Premier John Hogan says it is still too dangerous for crews to get into the area to complete an accurate tally.
The fire burning along the northwestern shore of Conception Bay began on Aug. 3 near Kingston, N.L., and Hogan says it now measures more than 80 square kilometres.
Meanwhile, Forestry Department spokesman Jamie Chippett says improving weather has helped slow the wildfire near St. John’s, but it is still burning in the ground and considered out of control.
In St. John's, the Royal Newfoundland Constabulary says officers arrested a 20-year-old man for allegedly setting a series of brush fires in the downtown area on Tuesday night.
The police force says the man is scheduled to appear in court on charges of arson with disregard of human life.
This report by The Canadian Press was first published Aug. 14, 2025.
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