Homes Evacuated As Forest Fire Burns Near Weymouth, N.S. – 100 Firefighters On Scene

Around 100 firefighters are on scene fighting a forest fire near the community of Weymouth, N.S.

CBC News reports RCMP have evacuated six homes in Hassett, located about 11 km south of Weymouth.

Video of the DNRR Helicopter getting more water to extinguish the Forest Fire in Hassett. Video Credit: Madison Mullen

Posted by Digby/Annapolis County Fire Calls on Monday, May 8, 2023

A comfort centre has been set up for the evacuees at Havelock Wesleyan Church.

RCMP on scene near a forest fire, on Hwy 340 in #Hassett, assisting fire services with traffic control . Motorists are asked to avoid the area. Hwy 340 is closed, expect delays. pic.twitter.com/oknfLQf6Dy

— RCMP Nova Scotia (@RCMPNS) May 8, 2023

RCMP tweeted this afternoon alerting motorists that Highway 340 is closed and asked the area be avoided.