An out-of-control wildfire has prompted a mandatory evacuation order northeast of Halifax as the fire has grown to an estimated 1,700 hectares, according to an update Friday from Nova Scotia’s Department of Natural Resources.
The evacuation order remains in effect for part of Mooseland Road, stretching south to Highway 7.
Halifax Regional Municipality says between 100 and 150 people have been forced from their homes.
Two DNR helicopters and two fixed-wing water bombers from Newfoundland are responding, as well as four fixed-wing water bombers.
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“So far this year, about 100 wildfires have been recorded across the province, including a significant fire near Mooseland Road in Halifax County that crews are working hard to manage,” an official statement from the province read.
“Conditions are becoming drier, and the risk is increasing Rushton said in a statement.
The fire is estimated to be more than double the number at this time last year and about 17 square kilometres in size.
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Officials say local and provincial crews have been fighting the fire since Wednesday, with crews trying to manage current wildfire activity.
Residents are reminded that during wildfire risk season, no domestic brush burning or campfires are allowed between 8 a.m. and 2 p.m.
The fine for not following the daily burn restrictions is $25,000.
– With files from The Canadian Press
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