A wildfire is burning in the community of East Port L’Hebert, Queens County is now being held, according to the Department of Natural Resources (DNR).
The post on social media from DNR was made just before 9 p.m., Wednesday, about one hour after it was still labelled as out of control.
At 8 p.m., it was three hectares in size.
Earlier in the day the province had deployed its four new fixed wing air tankers and bird dog to battle the fire.
As of 10:38 a.m., Thursday, officials say they have the fire under control.
The blaze came on the heels of a heat warning for that area of the province.
UPDATE: 8:47 pm: the fire in Port L’Hebert, Queens Co. is now being held. This will be the last update on this wildfire today.
— Natural Resources (@NS_DNR) May 20, 2026
A fire in Port L’Hebert, Queens Co. remains out of control, at about 3ha. The 4 new 802 fixed wing air tankers & bird dog supported with with water drops. The planes have left for the night & a DNR helicopter remains on site. DNR fire fighters and three VFDs are also on site. pic.twitter.com/rqWQPf7qs7
— Natural Resources (@NS_DNR) May 20, 2026
