Wildfire Information
If you are experiencing a medical emergency, please call 911 immediately. For all non-emergency medical support, please call the 811 HealthLine.
Wildfire Information
NL Health Services is actively monitoring wildfires in the province. We remain in close contact with emergency officials and will communicate any changes as the situation evolves.
Wildfire Smoke and Your Health
Wildfire smoke presents serious health risks to anyone exposed. Certain populations are at higher risk for more severe illness, including seniors, pregnant people and children. To learn more about wildfire smoke and how to protect your health.
Mental health support
This is a stressful and uncertain time. Check out mental health supports for wildfire-affected communities.
Additional information
Links for the latest information on wildfires, including service changes and updates and public service announcements.
Coping during a crisis: Mental health support for wildfire-affected communities
If you’re feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or unsure — you’re not alone.
Stress and emotional reactions are normal during disasters like wildfires. You may feel numb, restless, tearful or just “not yourself.” Children can also have trouble with uncertainty. These are all valid responses to a traumatic event.
Here’s how you can access support:
📞 811 Mental Health and Addictions Line – Urgent mental health, substance use and addictions support and support in a mental health crisis 24/7.
📱 Lifewise Warm Line – 1-855-753-2560 | Peer support from those who understand.
📞 Bridge the Gapp – bridgethegapp.ca | Mental health resources and supports.
📞 211 NL – www.nl.211.ca | If you need help with food, emergency funding, transportation, or housing — your basic needs matter just as much as your emotional ones.
📱 Kids Help Phone – Call 1-800-668-6868 | Youth can text 686868 | Adults can text 741741 | Online message KidsHelpPhone.ca
For staff, first responders and community partners
We acknowledge the impact this crisis can have on our staff, first responders and community partners as well:
📞 LifeWise First Responder Warmline – 1-709-237-4180 | Support for First Responders by First Responders trained in Peer Support. Available 12 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Additional information
Service changes and updates
For service changes/updates and changes to NL Health Services’ facility operations:
- News Centre: https://nlhealthservices.ca/news-centre/
- Service Updates: https://nlhealthservices.ca/service-updates/
- Social Media: https://nlhealthservices.ca/social-media-channels/
Other links
To help you stay current with updates and public safety information, the following resources are available:
- Active NL Wildfire Operations Dashboard
- Information for Forest Season – Forestry, Agriculture and Lands
- Government of NL Alerts
- Department of Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture Facebook page
- Wildfire Smoke and Your Health