In Case You Missed It, Just after lunchtime on Saturday (February 14), the St. John’s Regional Fire Department responded to reports of a structure fire in a second-floor unit of an apartment building on Keane Place. Upon arrival, crews confirmed a fire inside the unit. The building’s sprinkler system activated and successfully extinguished the majority of the flames before firefighters completed suppression and ventilation operations. Smoke traveled throughout the building, r

Shortly before noon on Saturday, February 14, firefighters with the St. John’s Regional Fire Department responded to a reported shed fire at a residential property on Burgeo Street in the Cowan Heights area of St. John’s. Upon arrival, crews observed heavy smoke visible in the sky and quickly moved to contain the blaze. Firefighters began suppression efforts immediately and achieved a quick knockdown, preventing the fire from spreading beyond the shed. As emergency crews work

Just after lunchtime today (February 14), the St. John’s Regional Fire Department responded to reports of a structure fire in a second-floor unit of an apartment building on Keane Place. Upon arrival, crews confirmed a fire inside the unit. The building’s sprinkler system activated and successfully extinguished the majority of the flames before firefighters completed suppression and ventilation operations. Smoke traveled throughout the building, resulting in heavy smoke condi

Nine people have been displaced following a residential kitchen fire in Mount Pearl late Friday morning. At approximately 11:30 a.m. on Feb. 13, firefighters with the St. John’s Regional Fire Department (SJRFD) responded to reports of a structure fire at a home on Gillespie Place. They were assisted at the scene by the Royal Newfoundland Constabulary and NL Health Services When crews arrived, smoke was visible coming from the residence and an active fire was located in the ki

Photo//Bay Roberts Fire Rescue Bay Roberts Fire Rescue is marking a historic first in its 80 years of service to the community, sharing a moment that members say they will never forget. In the early morning hours of January 14th, 2026, the team responded to a medical call in Shearstown, Bay Roberts. At approximately 1:49 a.m., firefighters Adam Russell, Cole MacDougall, Roy Mercer, Dean Franey, and Andrew Dawe were dispatched to assist a 22-year-old woman in active labour, wi

Firefighters with the St. John’s Regional Fire Department (SJRFD) responded to a reported structure fire Saturday afternoon (Feb 7), at The Salvation Army Wiseman Centre on Water Street in downtown St. John’s Shortly before 4:00 p.m., crews were called to the scene. Upon arrival, firefighters located a mattress on fire inside one of the building’s rooms. Fire crews quickly prevented the spread of the fire and extinguished it using a dry chemical fire extinguisher. An official

📸St. John’s Firefighters Association The St. John’s Firefighters Association is reminding residents to help keep their neighbourhoods safe this winter by ensuring fire hydrants remain clear and accessible after snowfalls. Heavy snow and drifting conditions can quickly bury hydrants, making them difficult to locate during an emergency. Fire officials say blocked or hidden hydrants can slow firefighters’ access to water when every second counts. To help prevent delays, residen

The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary (RNC) responded to a report of a firearm in Paradise. Around 12 p.m. today, Operational Patrol Services responded to a report of an individual carrying a firearm on Byrnes Road in Paradise. Police Dog Services and a drone were engaged to assist searching the area. Throughout the course of the investigation it was determined that the call was unfounded and no firearm was located. The RNC encourages anyone who witnesses suspicious activity to

Grand Falls-Windsor RCMP arrested 65-year-old Terry Maloney in the early hours of Thursday morning after responding to a report of an individual carrying a firearm. At approximately 6:23 a.m. February 5, 2026, Grand Falls-Windsor RCMP responded to the Poplar Road area after receiving a report of a man carrying what appeared to be a firearm. The immediate area was contained by police, and the suspect was located and arrested at a nearby residence without incident. Police locat

A home was destroyed by fire Wednesday night in the Airport Heights community of St. John’s. Shortly before 9:30 p.m. on Feb. 4, firefighters with the St. John’s Regional Fire Department (SJRFD), along with personnel from the Royal Newfoundland Constabulary (RNC) and NL Health Services (NLHS), responded to reports of a structure fire on Penetanguishene Road at the corner of Airport Heights Drive. Upon arrival, crews encountered an active fire inside the home. As firefighters

Firefighters with the St. John’s Regional Fire Department responded to a residential structure fire on Belfast Street just after 3:40 p.m. on December 29. Upon arrival, firefighters located the active fire inside an attached garage, with smoke visible coming from the structure. The homeowner was inside the residence at the time and reported smelling smoke before checking the garage, where she discovered a fire in the corner near the hot water boiler. The homeowner immediately

Emergency crews were called to the scene of a vehicle fire on Northern Pond Road Sunday evening, where an SUV was found fully engulfed in flames. At approximately 7:20 p.m. on December 28 (Sunday), firefighters with the St. John’s Regional Fire Department (SJRFD), along with members of the Royal Newfoundland Constabulary (RNC) and NL Health Services (NLHS), responded to reports of a vehicle fire just west of the Paddy’s Pond overpass. Upon arrival, firefighters encountered an

It was a heartbreaking weekend in Phillips Head after a devastating house fire destroyed the home of a local resident, says an official with the Point of Bay & Phillips Head Fire Department. They also noted that there were no injuries, but the homeowner escaped with only the clothes he was wearing at the time. In the wake of the tragic loss, heartfelt thanks have been extended to all firefighters and neighbouring departments who responded and worked to control the blaze, says

Submitted Photo Firefighters with the St. John’s Regional Fire Department (SJRFD) responded to a residential structure fire on Tuesday evening (Dec 2), in the Kilbride area of St. John’s. The call came in around 6:20 p.m. for a home on Valleyview Road. Upon arrival, crews were met with heavy flames and thick smoke engulfing the deck and the entire exterior wall of the residence. Firefighters immediately began assessing the rapidly developing situation, deploying attack lines

PREMIER WAKEHAM EXTENDS SUPPORT FOR CONCEPTION BAY NORTH RESIDENTS IMPACTED BY WILDFIRES The provincial government is expanding support for residents in Conception Bay North as recovery continues following this year’s wildfires. On Thursday, Premier Tony Wakeham announced that the Temporary Housing Assistance Program has been extended to March 31, 2026. The program provides financial support and temporary housing for families who lost their homes, and the extension is intende

Shortly after 9:30 p.m. on Wednesday night (Nov. 19), firefighters with the St. John’s Regional Fire Department (SJRFD) responded to a vehicle fire on the Trans-Canada Highway, commonly known as the Outer Ring Road. The incident occurred between the Pitts Memorial Drive/Peacekeepers Way interchange and the Kenmount Road exit. Upon arrival, crews found a minivan fully engulfed in flames, with heavy smoke pouring from the vehicle. Firefighters quickly deployed and charged an at

SUV Destroyed in Evening Fire in Airport Heights (November 19, 2025) Just after 7 p.m, St. John’s Regional Fire Department crews responded to a vehicle fire on Cherokee Drive in Airport Heights. Upon arrival, firefighters were met with heavy flames coming from the front end and engine compartment of an SUV. The vehicle was fully involved, and was completely destroyed. One resident who heard the incident unfold described the moment surrounding the fire. “I was in my garage beh

(November 4th, 2025) A major overnight fire has destroyed a privately owned fish plant in the St. Mary’s community. The blaze broke out just before 9 p.m., with Riverhead Fire Department receiving the page and responding. Crews initially attempted an offensive attack; however, with sustained winds over 50 km/h and gusts over 90 km/h, combined with intense heat from the fire, conditions quickly became too dangerous. Firefighters were forced to transition to a defensive operati

(St. John’s, NL) – On Monday evening (November 3rd), just before 9:45 p.m., firefighters with the St. John’s Regional Fire Department (SJRFD) were called to a vehicle fire on the Trans Canada Highway, just east of the Foxtrap Interchange in the westbound lanes. When fire crews arrived on the scene, they found a vehicle on the shoulder of the road fully engulfed in flames. Crews quickly deployed an attack line, utilizing specialized foam, to battle the fire. It was learned tha

The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary (RNC) has charged a St. John’s man with firearms offences. Shortly before 5 p.m. Tuesday (Oct. 21), Operational Patrol Services responded to the Rabbittown area of St. John’s after a report that someone had left in a vehicle with a firearm. The suspect vehicle was located a short while later however fled from police. Officers did not pursue in the interest of public safety. The vehicle was subsequently located abandoned around 5:30 p.m. in