Wildfire in Nova Scotia’s Annapolis County now being held: DNR

(Source: Province of Nova Scotia)

A wildfire that was burning out of control in Nova Scotia’s Annapolis County is now being held.

The Department of Natural Resources said ground crews and a helicopter were responding to the fire in Bear River East around 1:15 p.m. on Monday.

Around 3 p.m., the department said the fire was being held.

“DNR and volunteer fire department fire fighters continue to respond,” a social media post reads. “The DNR helicopter is no longer needed and has been released.”

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