'Tremendous' effort keeps wildfire south of Churchill River, says N.L. Hydro
Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro says the raging fire that forced the evacuation of Churchill Falls has not jumped the Churchill River. Meanwhile, four new fires are burning, including one on Newfoundland's west coast, raising the province's total to 11.
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![Residents and visitors of Churchill Falls have been advised to travel east to Happy Valley-Goose Bay as wildfires are travelling closer to the town. Landscape photo of trees with fire and smoke in the distance.](https://i.cbc.ca/1.7240615.1718841829!/fileImage/httpImage/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/16x9_620/churchill-falls-fire.jpg)
Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro says the raging fire that forced the evacuation of Churchill Falls has not jumped the Churchill River. Meanwhile, four new fires are burning, including one on Newfoundland's west coast, raising the province's total to 11.