Harbour Main-Chapels Cove and Lakeview Volunteer Fire Department

08/09/2026

03:30PM- Crews are now cleared from the scene and returned to station. All units back in service.

Crews are responding to a RTA in the area of Chapels Cove Ballfield in Chapels Cove. Please use caution or avoid the area if possible.

08/03/2026

6:15PM : Scene has been cleaned up and traffic is flowing as normal.

Crews on scene of a MVA on Conception Bay Highway near Legges Poultry in Harbour Main. Traffic is down to one lane. Please slow down and use caution in the area.

08/01/2026

07/31/2026

11:45 - Crews have departed the scene and returned to base. All units back in service.

Crews are on scene of an incident on Conception Bay Highway near Hickeys Building supplies in Harbour Main. Please slow down and use caution in the area.

07/30/2026

Harbour Main–Chapel’s Cove–Lakeview Volunteer Fire Department would like to invite everyone to join us for an evening of recognition and appreciation as we celebrate our 54th Annual Firefighters Ball!

Date: Saturday, September 12, 2026
Time: 6:00 PM
Location: Rumours Lounge, Avondale
Tickets: $30 each

Enjoy a delicious supper followed by a dance, while helping us celebrate and recognize the dedication of the volunteer firefighters who proudly serve our community and surrounding areas.

For tickets, please contact:
Fire Chief Kevin Hollohan
[email protected]
or any member of the department.

We look forward to seeing you there!

07/28/2026

Crews are returning from a mutual-aid call in Avondale for a structure fire. All units are now back in service.

07/22/2026

🔥Fire Hazard Rating for Wednesday July 22nd 2026🔥

Current Fire Hazard rating for the District of Harbour Main - Chapels Cove - Lakeview is High.

Forest vegetation continues to dry out with an increasing risk of wildfires.
A wildfire could start easily and burn quickly. Wildfire suppression would be challenging.
* Permits to Burn brush and other materials are suspended.
* Outdoor fires (e.g. campfires) are permitted with conditions.
* Activities on forested land should be conducted with extreme caution.
* Use of fire works and sky lanterns is banned.

Please follow the strict provincial guidelines when having backyard fires and ensure not to burn on or around any flammable material, have a screen over your fire pit, have a sufficient source of extinguishment and check the wind forecast / Fire Hazard Rating prior to burning.

For more information, please visit : https://www.gov.nl.ca/fal/wildfiremanagement/

Stay Safe everyone

HMCCLV VFD

07/17/2026

Provincial Fire Ban will be lifted tonight at midnight. Please remember to check the Fire Hazard Rating and Weather conditions prior to burning as well as to follow the provincial guidelines.

Stay Safe Everyone

Public Advisory: Province-Wide Fire Ban Lifted

The province-wide fire ban issued on July 8 ends July 17 at midnight.

The Provincial Government reminds residents that it is still forest fire season in the province. Anyone planning to have an open outdoor fire should check the Fire Hazard Map beforehand.

Learn more: www.gov.nl.ca/releases/2026/fal/0717n06/

07/14/2026

Provincial Resource Enforcement Officers enforce forestry, inland fish and wildlife laws including the Forestry Act and fire-related regulations, and the Off-Road Vehicles Act.

A provincial fire ban is in effect in accordance with Section 99 of the Forestry Act until July 17, 2026.

The penalty for deliberately setting a fire ranges from $100,000 to $500,000.

Minimum penalties of $50,000 now apply to high-risk activities including, but not limited to:

🔥Recklessly or negligently lighting or starting a forest fire.
🔥 Failing to comply with a ministerial order that prohibits fires.

Help our Resource Enforcement officers protect Newfoundland and Labrador's natural resources by reporting suspected illegal activity online: http://stoppoaching.ca or by calling 1-877-820-0999.

07/11/2026

⚠ Public Advisory: Province-Wide Fire Ban in Effect

A fire ban has been declared for the Province of Newfoundland and Labrador due to elevated Fire Weather Index ratings and extensive wildfire activity in Labrador. The ban is effective immediately until July 17.

More details: www.gov.nl.ca/releases/2026/fal/0708n05/

Information on the Fire Weather Index, regulations, fire bans, and active wildfires is available at gov.nl.ca/fal/wildfiremanagement/

☎️ To report a wildfire, call: 1-866-709-FIRE (3473).