Labrador Morning CBC

There was a mass exodus last night as people in Churchill Falls evacuated the town. We hear from Terry Griffin who drove through lightning and thunder to get shelter in Happy Valley-Goose Bay.

There's nothing like an emergency to bring out the kindness and generosity of others. We will speak with a woman who spread the word about people and organizations opening their homes, cabins and campers to people fleeing the wildfire in Churchill Falls.

We hear from a mother and daughter who had to evacuate Churchill Falls last night and who say that despite the uncertainty, they're feeling very grateful for their family and friends who came to their aid.

We get an update on the wildfire situation threatening Churchill Falls. Provincial forest fire duty officer Bryan Oke tells about the decision to evacuate the community.

We speak with Robert Dawe who lives and works in Churchill Falls about what it was like being evacuated along with hundreds of others, and hear how he's feeling this morning. 

Happy Valley-Goose Bay is the hub for people fleeing the wildfire near Churchill Falls. We hear how the town is helping hundreds of evacuees get shelter and food.