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• Starting tomorrow, first time fines for setting a fire will be at least $50,000

  A letter was sent to the federal government yesterday requesting assistance and Hogan says the Forces are on the way with crews, transportation, firefighters and goods like food and medical supplies.

• Fires in St. George's last night were deliberately set, says Fire Chief

  Fire Chief Nikkia O’Brien says thanks to the quick actions of our firefighters, the situation was brought under control — but it’s a stark reminder of just how serious our current fire ban is.

• No backcountry camping or hiking allowed in Gros Morne for at least a week

  This includes Northern Traverse, Long Range Traverse, Big Lookout, Gros Morne Summit and Ferry Gulch, Western Brook Pond Gorge Day Hike, and Tablelands Off-Trail Hiking.

• RCMP looking for white passenger car that struck a cyclist in Deer Lake yesterday

  Cpl Jesse O’Donaghey says it happened between 1-2 p.m.  at the interchange of Route 430 and the Trans-Canada Highway.

• Corner Brook and west coast communities vigilant about fire ban

  During a fire ban under Provincial regulations, the use of gas, kerosene, alcohol, propane or charcoal-burning units is permitted only if the units are not used within 3.5 metres of any trees, brush or other flammable material.