New fire erupts in Spaniard's Bay, residents of Brown's Road to evacuate immediately
Residents of Brown's Road are asked to evacuate immediately.
People who live on Rectory Avenue, Casey's Lane and Mint Cove Pond Road are under an evacuation alert.
Spaniard's Bay Mayor Paul Brazil told CBC the fire began near the Anglican cemetery on Maul Hill, and he observed flames and smoke in the area.
The mayor said one water bomber and a helicopter are overhead in the area, and the Spaniard's Bay fire department is on the scene with crews from two neighbouring communities.
No information about damage or the cause of the fire is immediately available.
Spaniard's Bay is approximately 30 kilometres from the out-of-control Kingston fire in Conception Bay North.
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