by Tara Clow
A challenging brush fire for the Moncton Fire Department.
Heavy smoke was spotted in a wooded area in the Carson Drive region at around 4:30 pm Tuesday.
Moncton Fire Platoon Chief Keith Guptil says it was a fairly large fire and Riverview Fire and Rescue was called in for assistance.
Guptil says, “The terrain due to recent clear-cutting, and the winds made it tough for firefighters.”
Image: Courtesy of Nick Poirier and Codiac Response
They were on scene for around three hours as they made sure all hot spots were extinguished.
He believes this started as four separate fires. They are considered to be suspicious, and RCMP are investigating.
He adds brush fires are becoming more of a concern due to the lack of snow melt this winter, creating very dry conditions.
