Notices

Update #4 April 20, 2024 09:12

Good morning,

First and foremost, the Town would like to acknowledge the historic and economic loss as a result of this fire.

As a result of a structure fire which started at approximately 7:10 pm Friday, April 19 and the nature of the incident, at 9:30 PM last evening the Town’s Emergency Plan was initiated and the Emergency Operations Centre was stood up. The EOC consists of Town staff, Council, and responding agencies. As of 9:00 AM Saturday April 20, 2024,

Mayor Andrews is lifting the state of emergency. Impacted residents are permitted to return to their homes at this time. We implore the general public to remain away from the area while firefighters and RCMP remain on scene in the coming hours and possibly days.

Special mention to Town Fire Chief Brad Butler and Chief Tom Anthony of the Serco Fire department for their quick response and assessment and pulling back crews when the danger of explosions became apparent. Upon survey of the site this morning, there were several large pieces of debris located hundreds of feet from the hangar as a result of explosions. Their judgement and decisions were made in the interest of safety and well justified.

The Town of Happy Valley-Goose Bay would like to acknowledge the engagement and support from the following organizations:

• RCMP and Town’s Municipal Enforcement Officer
• DND and Lt. Col Alleem Sajan
• Provincial Government including Premier Furey, MHA Trimper, Fire and Emergency Services
• HVGB GSAR
• Members of the Ministerial Association, Salvation Army, Pentecost Church
• Local and outside businesses who offered support and services
• MP Yvonne Jones
• Labrador City Fire Chief for their offer of assistance
• CLYMCA
• SPCA
• Members of the EOC
• And of course, the volunteer and career firefighters who responded to the call so quickly and effectively.
• Apologies to anyone we may have missed.

Moving forward, we will be closing our EOC and this will be the last update. Any further updates will be issued via usual channels.

Good morning,

I just want to report that emergency crews continue to battle the fire that consumed several buildings on the Town’s North Side (Canadian Side).

At this time, while the state of emergency remains in place, there is no need for concern for residents in the Spruce Park area of Town. The evacuation order for the North Side (Canadian Side) area remains in effect. Those who have already left the area are not to return until directed otherwise. As previously stated, public access to the area remains closed.

We will provide an update at 9 a.m.

Please note, that those requiring emergency assistance, are asked to call 709-896-3322 or 911.

Thank you.

Mayor George Andrews

the Town of Happy Valley-Goose Bay remains in a state of emergency as a result of a fire at several structures, and small explosives, on the North Side (Canadian Side) of the community.

We continue to ask any residents in this area to evacuate immediately, and to not return. Those needing assistance are asked to please call 709-896-3084.

At this point, there is still no need for concern for residents of the Spruce Park area of town.

Updates will be provided as more information becomes available.

Happy Valley-Goose Bay Mayor George Andrews, with the support of Council, has declared a state of emergency, after fire broke out at several buildings on the North Side (Canadian Side) of the community.

The Town of Happy Valley-Goose Bay is asking all residents in the area to evacuate immediately. The SPCA is located in this area, so there is also concern for animals at the shelter.

At this point, there is no immediate concern for residents living in the Spruce Park area of town.

We are continuing to monitor the situation, and updates will be provided as further information is available.

Anyone requiring evacuation assistance is to call 709-896-3084