A forest fire on Eagle Rock in Welsford has been knocked down after several hours of work by fire crews.
Members of the Welsford Volunteer Fire Department responded to the scene shortly after noon on Friday.
Chief Dave MacCready said 11 members laid 2,100 feet of fire hose to attack the blaze in rough, rocky terrain.
The Department of Natural Resources and Energy Development (DNR) brought in water bombers to help douse the flames, he said.
Welsford fire crews work to douse a forest fire on Eagle Rock on June 11, 2021. (Image: Dave MacCready/submitted)
MacCready said crews were able to clear the scene of the blaze around 7 p.m. Friday.
DNR officials continue to patrol the area of the fire, which burned 0.3 hectares of land.
“I’d like to remind the public to make sure they are aware of the daily burning restrictions, and if camp fires are permitted to ensure your camp fires are fully extinguished before you leave the area,” said MacCready.
A burn ban remains in effect for all of New Brunswick until at least 2 p.m. Saturday.
The Eagle Rock fire was the second forest fire that Welsford crews were called to in the past two days.
Volunteer firefighters from Welsford and Hoyt spent several hours Thursday battling an 8.5-hectare forest fire in nearby Clarendon.
Water bombers made several passes over the fire Thursday evening and brought it under control.
bombers are back, 2nd day in a row, now at Eagle Rock.
Posted by Welsford Volunteer Fire Department on Friday, June 11, 2021
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