There were some anxious moments for residents along Gospel Woods Road in Brow of the Mountain this evening.
Fire crews were alerted of a wheat field, combine and woods fire shortly after 5PM this evening.
With the fire getting close to jumping the road and spreading to nearby woods, firefighters were contending with many moving parts on their arrival.
Additional mutual aid was also called in to assist Halls Harbour from Kentville, Canning, Waterville, Port Williams & Greenwich fire departments.
Department of Natural Resource’s fire crews were also on scene assisting with suppression efforts.
Standby coverage provided from Wolfville Fire in Kentville & Berwick Fire in Waterville.
The fire has been brought under control while firefighters work to soak down hot spots.
Farmers on site also assisted with putting the fire out and reducing it from spreading with machinery.
Great work by all involved, another complex call but our volunteers held things together during some very tense moments.
The combine on site was completely destroyed due to the fire, our thoughts are with the farmer on this devastating loss.
Drone photos taken with the guidance of fire crews on site.
Adrian J.
