Dozens of firefighters battled a large blaze with the help of rain Monday at Millett Lumber in Chester Grant, N.S. Chief Doug Rines of the Chester Basin Volunteer Fire Department said they were called to the fire just before 1 p.m. AT. Although the rain helped keep the sawdust wet, ensuring the fire didn't spread, the main mill building suffered the most damage. The lumber mill also dealt with a fire about 15 years ago, and was able to rebuild, Rines said. Millett Lumber was established in 1965 by Wayne Millett and is still run by the family's next generation, according to the company's website.

Source: CBC News August 03, 2021 00:22 UTC