Nearly 500 residents of Deer Lake are being evacuated because of a nearby forest fire. The province is co-ordinating with federal and defence officials to evacuate residents whose health is most at risk. It is expected that about 480 residents will be immediately airlifted by Canadian Forces aircraft to Greenstone. 
Thursday, July 7, 2011
Deer Lake Residents Evacuated
Nearly 500 residents of Deer Lake are being evacuated because of a nearby forest fire. The province is co-ordinating with federal and defence officials to evacuate residents whose health is most at risk. It is expected that about 480 residents will be immediately airlifted by Canadian Forces aircraft to Greenstone. 