Article contentUpdate 9:00 pm –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 contentCape Breton Regional Municipality Fire and Emergency Services are reporting the fire on Saturday afternoon in the woodlands behind Kytes Hill subdivision near Sydney is under control. Article contentArticle contentArticle contentThe location of the fire threatened key power lines and was located approximately 2km from homes. The fire was brought under control with CBRM-based wildland equipment and DNR helicopter support.Article contentArticle contentUpdate: 7:05 pm –Article contentNS Power has restored power to customers. Firefighting crews are on site continuing operations.Article contentArticle contentArticle contentAs of 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Cape Breton Regional Municipality Fire and Emergency Services announced there is a deliberate power outage with an unknown restoration time to support firefighting effort on the ground and the helicopter in the air actively watering a woodland fire in the woodlands behind Kytes Hill subdivision near Sydney. Article contentArticle contentThe fire is in the vicinty of heavy transmission power lines and is affecting over 3,000 customers.Article contentArticle contentAt 6 p.m., people in many neighbourhoods including Membertou, Cottage Road, Towerview Road and all along Alexandra Street area as well as the area around the Cape Breton Regional Hospital were reporting power outages. Article contentArticle contentDepartment of Natural Resources firefighting helicopter is on site. CBRM’s wildland support gear is in operation and local departments are on the scene. Article contentArticle contentPolice are controlling access to the area at Kyte’s Hill and Cow Bay Road. Fire and Emergency Services are requesting that the public stay away from access roads the area, Kytes Hill and Cow Bay Road, to allow for clear movement of firefighting personnel and equipment. Article content
UPDATED: Fire in Sydney area ‘under control’
