West Coast Police are investigating reports of a flare near the Burgeo Freeway turnoff. Bay St. George RCMP say they received calls of shots fired in a wooded area near the TCH and the intersection to Burgeo Highway yesterday afternoon. Along with Barachois Brook Ground Search and Rescue, police are searching the area – a popular fishing spot. hiking and berry picking point. People are being asked to avoid the area while the investigation into the source of the flare is ongoing.