{"id":3089,"date":"2026-07-01T10:36:12","date_gmt":"2026-07-01T14:36:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/labradorwest.com\/labrador-city\/?p=3089"},"modified":"2026-07-01T10:36:12","modified_gmt":"2026-07-01T14:36:12","slug":"wildfire-update-july-1-2026-1135-am","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/labradorwest.com\/labrador-city\/wildfire-update-july-1-2026-1135-am\/","title":{"rendered":"Wildfire Update, July 1, 2026 (11:35 AM)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"line-height: 15.0pt\"><b><span style=\"color: black\">Wildfire Update \u2013 July 1, 2026 (Morning)<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<p style=\"line-height: 15.0pt\"><span style=\"color: black\">Overnight rainfall and continued suppression efforts appear to have significantly reduced fire activity in the Walsh River area.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"line-height: 15.0pt\"><span style=\"color: black\">Forestry officials report that the fire has shown little visible activity since the rain began overnight. While crews remain cautiously optimistic, assessments are ongoing and work continues throughout the day.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"line-height: 15.0pt\"><span style=\"color: black\">Today&#8217;s priorities include:<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"line-height: 15.0pt\"><span style=\"color: black\">\u2022 Ground crews moving into the Walsh River area to conduct assessments and suppression work as conditions allow. \u2022 Forestry teams evaluating current fire conditions and identifying any remaining hotspots. \u2022 Labrador City Fire Department personnel continuing structure protection and property assessments in evacuated areas. \u2022 An Incident Management Team is arriving in Labrador West today to support coordination of wildfire response efforts.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"line-height: 15.0pt\"><span style=\"color: black\">The Town&#8217;s Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) remains active and municipal staff continue to work closely with Forestry, emergency responders, provincial officials, and community partners.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"line-height: 15.0pt\"><b><span style=\"color: black\">The evacuation order remains in effect at this time.<\/span><\/b><span style=\"color: black\">\u00a0Officials will continue assessing conditions throughout the day before making any decisions regarding re-entry into evacuated areas.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"line-height: 15.0pt\"><span style=\"color: black\">We understand residents are eager for information on returning to their properties. Public safety remains the priority, and any decisions regarding evacuation areas will be communicated as soon as they are made.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"line-height: 15.0pt\"><span style=\"color: black\">We are encouraged by the rainfall and improving conditions and thank residents for their continued patience and cooperation.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"line-height: 15.0pt\"><span style=\"color: black\">While Canada Day festivities have been postponed, we wish everyone a safe Canada Day and look forward to celebrating together once conditions allow.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Wildfire Update \u2013 July 1, 2026 (Morning) Overnight rainfall and continued suppression efforts appear to have significantly reduced fire activity in the Walsh River area. 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