News release

Holyrood RCMP responds to structure fire at St. Mary’s fish plant

November 5, 2025 - Holyrood, Newfoundland and Labrador
From: Newfoundland and Labrador RCMP

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RCMP Newfoundland and Labrador and the Newfoundland and Labrador Fire Commissioner’s Officer are investigating a structure fire at the St. Mary’s Bay Fisheries Inc. plant on November 4, 2025.

At approximately 8:50 p.m. on Tuesday, officers with Holyrood and Ferryland RCMP responded to 911 reports of a structure fire at the fish plant on Plant Road in St. Mary’s. Firefighters with the Riverhead Volunteer Fire Department, with mutual aid from at least two other volunteer fire departments in the region also responded, with support from Emergency Medial Services personnel.

The fire caused significant damage to the fish plant. No injuries have been reported to police at this time.

Holyrood RCMP engaged the provincial Fire Commissioner’s Office and secured the scene with the assistance of additional private security resources. A fire investigator attended and examined the scene today (November 5) in an effort to determine the cause of the fire.

Anyone with information about the fire is encouraged to contact Holyrood RCMP at 709-229-3892. To remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers: #SayItHere 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), visit www.nlcrimestoppers.com or use the P3Tips app.

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