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As responsible adults and community members, it is crucial that we prioritize bike safety and remain vigilant when sharing the roads.

Please note Witless Bay Fire Dept has responded to two out of control brush fires in the last 3 weeks. The ground is very dry and small...

Witless Bay Fire Department wishes to advise all citizens that a fire ban remains in effect within the Region which includes Bay Bulls, Witless Bay, Mobile, Tors Cove, Burnt Cove, St. Michaels, & Bauline South. The fire ban will remain in effect until further notice. This includes backyard fire pits, chimineas, charcoal BBQs and open fires. Propane firepits are permitted. This current decision was made through consultation with all Fire Departments within the Northeast Avalon

This season, Witless Bay Fire Dept has had two significant brush fires. Witless Bay Fire would like to remind residents that the ground is extremely dry with lots of dead vegetation from the winter months. This dry vegetation can lead to out-of-control brush fires quickly. These fires can be extremely difficult to control and could spread quickly into the trees or neighbourhoods. The fire below was almost the size of two soccer fields before members were able to get it under