Ontario water bombers dispatched to help fight wildfires in Newfoundland and Labrador

Smoke from a nearby wildfire is visible from Signal Hill, in St. John’s, N.L., on Monday, Aug. 11, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sarah Smellie

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ST. JOHN'S - Newfoundland and Labrador Premier John Hogan says two water bombers from Ontario are expected to help with his province’s battle against a string of stubborn wildfires.

As of Monday, there were four wildfires burning out of control in the province – two in eastern Newfoundland and two in Labrador.

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