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Many snow plow operators have not had a break in almost two weeks. We’ve received lots of snow and challenging weather conditions clocking lots of hours on trucks! It was on a similar evening, 5 years ago today when Berwick Firefighters were alerted to plow truck fully involved on the Oxbow outside Somerset. Thankfully the […]
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Hantsport Fire, Engine #12, clearing Highway 101 in Lockhartville going the wrong way due to a jack knifed transport truck last week. This was done during a road closure. Adrian J.
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Shortly before 1PM on Sunday afternoon, Kingston Firefighters were alerted of a mobile home on fire in Greenwood. This prompted automatic mutual aid from Middleton, Aylesford & Nictaux fire departments to assist. Prior to the fire departments arrival, reports indicated that the structure was fully involved and everyone was able to safely evacuate. “We had […]
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Kingston Firefighters with assistance from dozens of firefighters from various departments, were on scene of a working mobile home on fire this afternoon in Greenwood. All occupants safely evacuated the home. Fire crews are starting to pack up at this hour. The incident did not impact any main roads and the immediate area was shut […]
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On Thursday evening at approximately 1030PM, Kentville firefighters were alerted to a fire in Kentville. Just prior to the call, Kentville firefighters were already dispatched to another alarm within their fire district. Initial reports indicated heavy smoke and flames were visible from Highway 101 near the Kentville Industrial Park and it was believed to be […]
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⚠️ Final Update – This is the final update on my end, crews have made good work protecting a nearby structure. The bulk of the fire has been extinguished, crews along with heavy machinery are working on hot spots. Some units are being released, no traffic is impacted by this incident. ————————— Kentville Firefighters along […]
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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 […]
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Farmers are extremely busy in wheat fields this time of year. With dry conditions which are prime for harvesting, it also puts the crops at an added risk, which has the potential to result in devastating blows to yields. On Wednesday afternoon at 207PM, Aylesford firefighters were dispatched to a report of a straw field […]
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Shortly after 4PM on Thursday afternoon, Berwick Firefighters were dispatched to a report of a fishing vessel on fire in Harbourville. Prior to arrival, initial reports indicated that there was a boat and wharf on fire. Heavy black smoke was visible from the crest of the mountain and also seen from Advocate Harbour, across the […]
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Berwick Firefighters along with several mutual aid partners responded to a fully involved boat on fire in Harbourville late this afternoon. The boat was a total loss and there was significant damage to the adjacent wharf the boat was docked at. No reported injuries or other boats impacted as a result and the fire has […]
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