Popular Eastern Passage, N.S., boardwalk trail suffers fire damage

A popular trail in Eastern Passage, N.S., was damaged by fire on Monday.

A well-used trail in Eastern Passage, N.S., suffered some fire damage earlier this week.

A section of the wooden boardwalk at MacCormack’s Beach, which is next to Fisherman’s Cove, was burned Monday night.

Part of the grassland between the path and the water was also scorched.

Regular visitors to the 1.2-kilometre boardwalk were shocked to see the damage, which some point out will limit who can enjoy the trail.

“It’s very popular and it’s ground level so a lot of people with walkers come here and walk. How are they going to get around this?” asks Shirley Furlong.

“Those responsible should be held accountable. If this fire had got out of control, it could’ve burnt part of McNabs Island and Lawlor Island if the wind was in the right direction,” says Robert Horn.

There is no word yet on the cause. Signs at the beginning of the trail indicate campfires are not allowed at any point along boardwalk or nearby beach.

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