New Brunswick’s fire prevention officer says crews have knocked down a large forest fire on Miscou Island in the province’s northeast, but 25 people who fled the flames can’t return to their homes just yet.
Roger Collet says that by mid-morning Monday the fire was still listed as out-of-control, but he expected that to be updated to contained later in the day.
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The fire, which started Saturday afternoon, has consumed about eight hectares.
Collet says no homes were burned, but a small shed or garage was lost.
Water bombers were used over the weekend, but Collet says he expects ground crews to complete the work.
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About 20 homes were evacuated and Collet says people were allowed back in just to gather belongings.
He says the woods are very dry and the entire province is under a ban on burning.
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