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Wildfire in Antigonish Co. being held: DNR

Caitlin Snow May 23, 2026 9:18 pm Last Updated on May 23, 2026 9:18 pm

A wildfire that broke out in Antigonish County on Saturday is being held, according to the Department of Natural Resources.

Details are few but at about 6 p.m., it was about 2 hectares near Highway 316 in the Dunmore area.

We will provide more information if it becomes available.

Caitlin Snow

Caitlin Snow is an award-winning news anchor who started in the radio business nearly 20 years ago. She is based in Halifax, reporting on and broadcasting stories across Nova Scotia. Contact Caitlin at snowc@radioabl.ca.
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