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Wildfire Watch Update - May 30, 2025 - 5: 30 p.m.
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FRAMBOISE WILDFIRE – UPDATE
Date: May 30, 2025
Location: Near Three Rivers Road, Framboise, NS
As of 5:30 p.m. today, the forest fire that began around 5:00 p.m. on May 29, 2025, near Three Rivers Road in Framboise is now operationally contained.
CURRENT STATUS:
- Crews continue to monitor and address hotspots and flare-ups
- Stirling and Three Rivers Roads remain closed, however, local traffic is being allowed to pass at this time
RESPONSE & RESOURCES:
- Public Safety was on scene today to assess the situation and explore how communications could be supported. They witnessed firsthand the ongoing challenges of managing wildfires in rural Nova Scotia. Their presence and assistance were greatly appreciated.
TOMORROW’S PLAN:
- Monitoring and addressing the remaining hot spots will continue.
PUBLIC SAFETY:
- Please stay tuned to official emergency channels for updates.
- Follow all instructions from emergency personnel.
- For emergency assistance, call 9-1-1 immediately.
At this time, we thank all of our VFD’s in Richmond County, the Staff and responders of DNR, and all other outside agencies, especially our neighbouring Municipalities, that assisted DNR and our VFD’s in fighting this wildfire so effectively. Effective Collaboration and coordination were on display. Well done all, and thank you for your service to our residents.
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Wildfire Watch Update - May 30, 2025
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FRAMBOISE WILDFIRE – UPDATE
Date: May 30, 2025
Time: 1:45 p.m.
Location: Near Three Rivers Road, Framboise, NS
A forest fire that began around 17:00 near Three Rivers Road in Framboise on May 29,2025, is now being held.
CURRENT STATUS:
- The fire is being held but is not yet fully contained. However, containment is expected soon. Firefighters are establishing a hoseline around the perimeter.
- Stirling and Three Rivers Roads remain closed by the Department of Public Works.
RESPONSE & RESOURCES:
- Cape Breton Regional Municipality resources are on site, including the Chief and Emergency Management Coordinator.
- The Department of Natural Resources has 20 firefighters on site.
- Three County Fire Departments, Framboise, Grand River, and L’Ardoise, are on scene with a total of 25 members.
- Loch Lomond Fire Department is on standby, and St. Peter’s is serving as a staging area.
- A drone is in use to monitor the fire from above.
PUBLIC SAFETY:
- Please stay tuned to official emergency channels for updates.
- Follow all instructions from emergency personnel.
- For emergency assistance, call 9-1-1 immediately.
Public Notice - Road Closure
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UPDATE: Roads are now open.
Description
Please be advised that due to a wildfire in the Framboise area and the work of the DNR, Volunteer Fire Departments, the roads in the Framboise area will be closed to traffic until further notice. Specifically the Stirling and Third River Rd area.
Veuillez noter qu’en raison du confinement d’un incendie dans la région de Framboise et des interventions des pompiers bénévoles, la route dans la région de Framboise sera fermée à la circulation jusqu’à nouvel ordre.
Instructions
Please stay clear of the area to allow emergency personnel the proper room to work. If near the area, please be mindful of responding emergency personnel and apparatus.
Veuillez rester à l’écart de la zone afin de laisser suffisamment d’espace au personnel d’urgence pour travailler. Si vous êtes près de la zone, veuillez faire preuve de vigilance envers le personnel d’urgence et les véhicules d’intervention.
Additional Information
For road closure updates, phone 511 or visit 511 Nova Scotia
Pour des mises à jour sur la fermeture de la route, téléphonez au 511 ou visitez le site 511 Nova Scotia