UPDATE: Forest Fire Burning In Queens County, Nova Scotia

7:55pm Update: The fire is estimated to be just over 7 acres in size and under control. The helicopter has returned to base. Crews will remain until dark and return in the morning.

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There’s a forest fire burning in Queens County, Nova Scotia near Molega Lake.

Fire departments from Queens and surrounding Lunenburg, Shelburne and Annapolis are Counties are responding or on standby for those responding. A helicopter from Lands & Forestry is on route to assist.

The fire is estimated to be 5-7 acres. Winds are blowing in an easterly around 23km/h, gusts can be higher. People are being asked to avoid the area.

There are other brush fires burning in the province as well. Various departments have responded to illegal burns. Check before you burn here.

MOLEGA LAKE: Lands and Forestry crews and one helicopter, and volunteer firefighters, are responding to a wildfire at Greenfield, Queens Co. Please avoid the area.

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— Natural Resources and Renewables (@NS_DNRR) April 24, 2021