Forest fire season started early. Here's how to prepare in N.L.

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Posted this 2025-05-27 1:13 PM NDT

Provincial government, City of St. John's promoting wildfire preparedness

CBC NewsAbby Cole

Here’s how to protect yourself and your home this fire season

15 hours ago

Duration 1:53

Warmer temperatures and a drier winter mean a higher risk of wildfires this season, according to the St. John’s Regional Fire Department and the Newfoundland and Labrador Forestry Service. They offer some tips on how best to reduce risk of fire damage and be safe this summer.

Newfoundland and Labrador is facing an early and busy start to the forest fire season.

It's because of the lack of snow over the winter, s…

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Forest fire season started early. Here's how to prepare in N.L.

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