Fire at Tatamagouche, N.S., lumber yard under control

A fire broke out at a lumber yard in Tatamagouche, N.S., Wednesday afternoon.

It reportedly started after a piece of equipment malfunctioned and overheated, sparking the blaze.

The fire then appeared to spread to some stacked wood and burned through some inventory.

Conditions for firefighters were challenging with very warm temperatures.

About a dozen fire departments responded, as well as a Department of Natural Resources helicopter, and managed to get the fire under control.

The RCMP asked people to avoid the area, and a section of Highway 246 was closed due to the fire. It reopened before 9 p.m.

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