Nova ScotiaA spokesperson with the New Ross Volunteer Fire Department says the mill was fully engulfed in flames when firefighters arrived.Firefighter Bryce Keddy with the New Ross Volunteer Fire Department says the blaze was called in around 5 p.m.CBC News · Posted: Jul 03, 2025 5:40 PM EDT | Last Updated: 4 hours agoFire departments from New Ross, Kentville, Chester Basin and Western Shore battled the blaze at L.E. Elliott Lumber on New Russell Road in New Ross, N.S. (Cindy Bell/Facebook)A lumber mill in New Ross, N.S., has been destroyed by fire.Four departments battled the blaze Thursday at L.E. Elliott Lumber on New Russell Road, with the New Ross Volunteer Fire Department assisted by firefighters from Kentville, Chester Basin and Western Shore.Firefighter Bryce Keddy with the New Ross department said the fire was called in around 5 p.m.Aiden Clement, a volunteer with the same department, said the mill was fully engulfed in flames by the time fire crews arrived.Crews were still at the scene after 8 p.m. snuffing out hot spots.Clement said no injuries have been reported.
Fire destroys lumber mill in New Ross, N.S.
