Lower Truro forest fire quickly put out by area fire brigades as NS drought continues

Published Aug 10, 2025Last updated 6 hours ago1 minute readArticle contentWith Nova Scotia in the midst of a historic drought, the Cobequid District Fire Department’s pagers went off on Sunday afternoon for a reported forest fire.THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY.Subscribe now to access this story and more:Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsSUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES.Subscribe or sign in to your account to continue your reading experience.Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsRegister to unlock more articles.Create an account or sign in to continue your reading experience.Access additional stories every monthShare your thoughts and join the conversation in our commenting communityGet email updates from your favourite authorsSign In or Create an AccountorArticle content“The conditions are obviously extreme,” said Trevor Forbes, chief of the department covering Lower Truro.Article contentArticle contentThey called in mutual aid from Onslow-Belmont, Brookfield, Truro and the Department of Natural Resources – aiming to hit it hard and fast.Article contentOn scene they found a fire accessible by trails that was approximately 50 feet by 50 feet in size. “We put a hose-line in there and put the fire out, I don’t know what else to tell you,” said Forbes.Article contentHe couldn’t say what is thought to have started the fire in a forested area.Article contentOn August 5 the provincial government announced a ban on anyone going in the woods. The ban comes with a $25,000 fine and is in place until Oct. 15 or conditions improve.Article contentThe Department of Natural Resources Fire Weather Forecast places most of the province in the very high to extreme range for danger of wildfire spread.Article contentA hot, dry week is forecasted with some potential of showers on Thursday in certain areas.Article contentArticle content