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The New Hampshire Gazette
Portsmouth, Rockingham County, New Hampshire
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Capt. Richards reported in New Haven, Conn., on Aug. 28, a forest fire in Nova Scotia burning woods for weeks, covering 12-15 miles between St. Stephens and St. Andrews, destroying at least six dwelling houses near the river amid dry conditions.
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Fire at Nova Scotia.—By Capt. Richards, who arrived here 6 days from Lubeck, we learn that the woods in Nova Scotia had been on fire for some weeks, and had burnt from 12 to 15 miles in length, between St. Stephens and St. Andrews, and extended several miles back. Six dwelling houses near the river were known to have been consumed, and many more were supposed to have shared the same fate. The season had been remarkably dry; and nothing but heavy rains would arrest the progress of the fire. Capt. R. had his decks covered with cinders and ashes, after getting 20 or 30 miles to sea.
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Nova Scotia, Between St. Stephens And St. Andrews
Event Date
For Some Weeks Prior To Late August
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six dwelling houses near the river consumed; many more supposed to have been destroyed
Event Details
Woods on fire for some weeks, burnt 12 to 15 miles in length between St. Stephens and St. Andrews, extended several miles back; season remarkably dry, only heavy rains could stop it; Capt. Richards' decks covered with cinders and ashes 20 or 30 miles to sea