Crews from multiple fire departments responded to the call, according to fire officials with the Hudsport Fire Department, which is assisting with mutual aid. Traffic is delayed on Highway 1 in Mount Uniacke near Pentz Drive due to the fire, RCMP Cpl. Chris Marshall told CBC News on Saturday afternoon. “As the wildfire grows, and as more emergency crews can get back out there to investigate how big this fire is and where this fire is pushing, we’ll have a much better idea of whether or not evacuations are required,” he said. . Traffic in the area is expected to be disrupted for several hours. (George Sadi/CBC) The fire was about two hectares in size as of Saturday afternoon, the Department of Natural Resources said on Twitter. The fire is not spreading but it is not under control. The department is on the scene with ground crews and a helicopter. Members from the Halifax District RCMP and the East Hants District RCMP are also on scene. Marshall said the fire is inland, near Uniacke Lake, and crews are lined up on the road in the 500 block of Highway 1. People are being asked to avoid the area to allow emergency crews to do their work. Updates will be available on RCMP social media pages. Marshall said he expects traffic to be affected for several hours. There is currently a province-wide burn ban in Nova Scotia.
