Published 11 months ago

Unprecedented string of Nova Scotia wildfires still burning after four days

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An unprecedented string of wildfires in Nova Scotia continued to burn out of control for a fourth day. 200 homes and structures have been either damaged or destroyed since the fire started Sunday. No deaths or injuries have been reported as a result of the fire. About 16,000 people have been ordered to leave their Halifax-area homes.

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The Guardian

‘Unprecedented’ Nova Scotia wildfires expected to worsen, officials warn

More than 18,000 people remain under evacuation order outside Halifax as Canadian PM Justin Trudeau pledges federal assistanceOfficials in the province of Nova Scotia say unprecedented wildfires that have forced thousands from their homes will keep growing despite the “water, raw muscle power and air power” deployed by fire crews.As of Wednesday, more than 20,000 hectares of the Maritime province were burning from 13 wildfires, including three f…

11 months ago·London, United Kingdom

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CBC News

The fast-moving Nova Scotia wildfires, mapped

As Nova Scotia battles wildfires, these map show where the fires are, how big they're getting, where the smoke is, and where fire danger is expected to be the most extreme.

11 months ago·Canada

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Associated Press News

Unprecedented wildfire on Canada's Atlantic coast still burning after four days

HALIFAX, Nova Scotia — An unprecedented string of wildfires in Canada's Atlantic-coast province of Nova Scotia continued to burn out of control for a fourth day on Wednesday, preventing thousands

11 months ago·United States

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USA Today

Wildfires continue burning in Nova Scotia

A wildfire on Canada’s Atlantic coast has damaged about 200 houses and other structures and prompted the evacuation of 16,000 people. Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston announced the province would be banning all travel and activity in all wooded areas to prevent more fires. (May 30)

11 months ago·United States

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Global News

Canadian military to help fight Nova Scotia wildfires amid ‘unprecedented’ season

Canadian Armed Forces will help Nova Scotia's officials with planning and coordination, ignition specialist personnel and equipment, and other firefighting resources.

11 months ago·Toronto, Canada

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