Wildfire burns in Nova Scotia’s Queens County

DNRR firefighter Walter Scott sprays the ground while the water bomber flies by to dump a load of water on the fire. (Courtesy: Communications Nova Scotia)

A wildfire is burning in Nova Scotia’s Queens County Wednesday evening.

The Nova Scotia Department of Natural Resources is in the community of East Port L’Herbert and is being supported by three volunteer fire departments from Queens County, according to a post on the Region of Queens Municipality Facebook page at 4:56 p.m.

The fire is estimated to be three hectares and DNR says it is currently out of control.

“Residents are asked to stay out of the area to allow fire fighters to do their work,” reads the post.

Nova Scotia’s four new 802 fixed wing air tankers, Bird Dog and a DNR helicopter are on scene.

The municipality says the post will be updated if there is a change in the situation.

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