The mayor of Portugal Cove-St. Philip's says an early morning restaurant fire is a devastating loss for the community. The order was lifted around 5 p.m."It's been a very trying day, to say the least," Bartlett said shortly before the evacuation order was lifted. WATCH | Thick smoke covered the Portugal Cove-St. Philip's ferry terminal and the surrounding neighbourhood: Homes evacuated in Portugal Cove-St. Philip’s as landmark restaurant burns | Duration 1:51 Thick smoke blanketed parts of Portugal Cove-St. Philip’s as firefighters battled a blaze at Landings Restaurant. MHA Fred Hutton says the loss of the building is a major blow to the community. “It’s a popular spot.”Ferry service pausedFerry service was paused as crews fought the fire, but Bartlett said things would hopefully be back to normal soon.

Source: CBC News March 11, 2026 02:53 UTC