07-05-2025
Fire crews responding to large wildfire near Badger Lake
Fire crews remain on the scene of a large wildfire near the Newfoundland community of Badger.
Forest fire duty officer Jeff Motty told CBC News the size of the fire at Joes Lake, northwest of Badger, is yet to be determined. However, he said, it is currently 25 per cent contained and being held as of 3 p.m. NT Wednesday.
"There's about 15 to 20 hotspots detected that the staff are continuing to work on," said Motty, adding there are no threats to infrastructure.
The RCMP made a public advisory about the fire just after 1:30 p.m. NT on Wednesday.
Firefighters are on the scene, along with members of the Department of Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture.
A water bomber was also on the site, and has since returned to base, Motty said.
The fire is not currently listed as active on the province's wildfire dashboard.
Police say that roads are open, but traffic will be slow moving as crews remain on the scene.
