of business owners in Shelburne and Yarmouth counties has found impacts from the Barrington Lake wildfire are still being felt by the business community.
“The impacts of the wildfires were wide-ranging and affected everything from the loss of perishable products, power, cellular and internet; to employees being unable to come to work," says the WREN."Close to 70 per cent of respondents reported a loss of sales, citing customers’ inability to access businesses as a major factor.
In addition to two weeks in lost sales, Swim estimates he probably lost several thousand dollars worth of merchandise.Small Business Wildfire Relief Program When asked for other feedback, respondents to the survey also identified clean water, tourism support and the impact of volunteer firefighter obligations as areas of concern.