Brooklyn firefighters battled a two-storey house fire in the 1700 block of King Street in Curry’s Corner, between Windsor and Garlands Crossing, Aug. 13. Photo by Carole Morris-UnderhillArticle contentBlack plumes of smoke billowed into the sky around suppertime Aug. 13 as West Hants firefighters raced to a King Street home on 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 contentWith temperatures soaring, Brooklyn firefighters, alongside Windsor and Hantsport crews, battled the 5:15 p.m. blaze in Curry’s Corner.Article contentArticle content Windsor firefighters were among the dozens of volunteers who helped battle a fully involved house fire in Curry’s Corner Aug. 13. Photo by Carole Morris-UnderhillArticle contentNick Jordan, who lives on nearby Campbell Avenue, said he was taking his dog for a walk when he “heard the crackling of the flames first.”Article contentArticle contentHe said he wasn’t sure what it was until he looked toward the home.Article content“Then I saw the flames shoot up from the trees. Within five minutes, it was almost like it is now,” he said while standing near Cocoa Pesto Food Shoppe on King Street and watching firefighters battle the raging two-storey fire. Article content“It went from nothing to everything in a pretty short time.”Article content With temperatures soaring, volunteer firefighters had to take frequent breaks as they battled a significant house fire on the outskirts of Windsor Aug. 13. Photo by Carole Morris-UnderhillArticle contentWith the house being surrounded by trees and the province experiencing a drought, getting the fire under control quickly was a top priority.Article contentPeople posting on social media were asking residents to keep an eye out for four cats. By 9 p.m., they were still looking for two.Article content After battling a house fire on King Street in Curry’s Corner for an hour on Aug. 13, firefighters continued working to get the devastating blaze under control. Photo by Carole Morris-UnderhillArticle contentWalkers Restaurant owners Joanne Barnett and AJ Reid, who experienced a devastating business fire themselves in September 2023, delivered pizzas to the scene. They had posted on social media offering help for those affected. Article content“As I sit here remembering how we felt watching our place burn down, I am trying not to cry for what’s happening right now,” the Facebook post read.Article content“We would like to offer free meals to all the firefighters out there saving our communities day in and day out. We appreciate and love you for all that you do,” it continued.Article content“If anyone has been affected by fires recently, please reach out to us so we can hopefully help.”Article contentBrooklyn Fire Chief Brett Tetanish was unavailable for comment as of 9:30 p.m.Article content Critical care paramedic and volunteer firefighter Matthew Dumaresque stopped by the scene of a house fire near Windsor Aug. 13. Photo by Carole Morris-UnderhillArticle content Located near Cocoa Pesto Food Shoppe, this Curry’s Corner home was destroyed by fire around suppertime Aug. 13. West Hants firefighters managed to keep the fire from spreading to other properties. Photo by Carole Morris-UnderhillArticle content
West Hants home razed by suppertime fire
