Thousands are out of their homes, and many more are on alert to evacuate as wildfires continue to rage across Atlantic Canada. Officials in Newfoundland and Labrador have expanded an evacuation alert along the Bay De Verde Peninsula as the Kingston wildfire burns nearby.
The community of Job's Cove in Newfoundland is affected by the expanded evacuation alert for the wildfire, which is considered out-of-control and is now more than 90 square kilometres in size. Get breaking National news For news impacting Canada and around the world, sign up for breaking news alerts delivered directly to you when they happen. Sign up for breaking National newsletter Sign Up By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy. The Kingston fire is the largest in the province and has forced more than 3,000 people from their homes. 1:46 Nova Scotia golf courses ban smoking due to wildfire risk Trending Now Why is Air Canada cancelling flights before a strike actually happens? Gavin Newsom mounts retaliation to counter Texas redistricting efforts In Nova Scotia, the County of Annapolis expanded an evacuation order in the West Dalhousie area on Thursday night after a lightning strike triggered an intense, out-of-control wildfire. Story continues below advertisement The wildfire is around three square kilometres in size and is one of 11 currently burning across the province.
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