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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.