Published Jul 31, 2025Last updated 24 minutes ago1 minute readA forest fire in Head of St. Margarets Bay has been contained.Article contentHalifax firefighters and the Department of Natural Resources say a fire in Head of St. Margarets Bay, near Big Indian Lake, is considered contained after breaking out Wednesday afternoon.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 contentThe fire on Pipeline Road was reported just after 3 p.m.Article contentArticle contentCrews started to leave the scene at 8:30 p.m. with the fire not expected to grow or spread overnight and the site still being monitored. Crews are returning to the scene Thursday morning to reassess and continue to work until it can be declared out.Article contentThere was no threat to residences from the fire, which burned just over a hectare of land.Article contentIt was one of at least half a dozen fires to break out Wednesday, the day Nova Scotia placed a complete ban on open fires in the province because of dry conditions.Article contentArticle content
Forest fire near Heads of St. Margarets Bay contained
