Belleville firefighters were able to prevent a marsh fire from spreading to a nearby fuel and propane depot over the weekend.
According to the Belleville Fire Department, crews from stations 3 and 4 were initially dispatched to an ATV fire Saturday off Old Highway 2 eastbound.
By the time firefighters arrived, the ATV fire had spread to the marsh area along the Bay of Quinte.
Get daily National news
Get daily Canada news delivered to your inbox so you'll never miss the day's top stories.
By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy.
A pumper crew was directed toward the nearby Rosebush Fuels property to prevent the fire from spreading east to the propane products and trucks on the compound.
- Fears are widespread about data centre impacts on Canada’s water, environment: poll
- N.S. crews continue battling out-of-control wildfire northeast of Halifax
- Osoyoos Band seeks return of sacred sites in discussions with B.C. government
- Record turnout expected for Penticton Peach Classic Triathlon, boosting local economy
-
![]()
‘We’re on standby’: Defence Minister McGuinty asked about feds’ role in Ontario wildfire aid -
![]()
US Ambassador Pete Hoekstra on Trump’s latest threats over wildfire smoke -
![]()
What comes next for Canada after the July CUSMA review -
![]()
Canada, Mexico downplay concerns over Chinese EVs ahead of CUSMA review with U.S.
Firefighters extinguished the fire about a kilometre from its original location before it reached any residential areas.
The ATV, valued at over $10,000 was destroyed.
There were no injuries.
Comments
Want to discuss? Please read our Commenting Policy first.