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Pre-trial coming up for man charged in Barrington Lake fire

A pre-trial is coming up for a man accused of starting the largest wildfire in Nova Scotia’s history.

Dalton Clark Stewart of Villagedale, Shelburne County has yet to appear in Provincial Court.

His pre-trial is scheduled for Wednesday in Barrington, where the massive fire began in late-May, 2023.

The wildfire burned dozens of homes and structures, and led to evacuations throughout the county.

Stewart is facing three charges under the Forests Act, including lighting a fire on privately owned land without permission, failing to take reasonable efforts to prevent the spread of a fire, and leaving a fire unattended.

He pleaded not-guilty to the charges.

His main trial is set for November 27 and 28.


  • Kevin Northup

    Kevin Northup has been a reporter and news anchor for more than 15 years. He is based in Yarmouth and covers stories locally and across Nova Scotia. Contact Kevin at northupk@radioabl.ca.

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