Nova Scotia Wildfires

• Burn ban once again in effect across Nova Scotia Thursday evening into Friday

  The ban has been in effect since a wildfire forced over 1,000 people to evacuate their homes over the weekend.

  Canada

  May 28, 2020
  
• Travel restrictions, burn ban lifted across all of Nova Scotia

  The burn ban and travel restrictions were put in place in most of the province due to extremely dry conditions.

  Canada

  Aug 17, 2016
  
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• Nova Scotia wildfire status improves, but steady rain still needed

  After days of scorching hot temperatures, the Department of Natural Resources is optimistic all wildfires are now under control.

  Environment

  Aug 15, 2016
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• ‘It’s in my blood’: Volunteer firefighters on the front lines

  Volunteer firefighters from across Nova Scotia are helping battle the provinces multiple wildfires.

  Fire

  Aug 11, 2016
• What Halifax-area trails have been closed due to provincial travel restrictions?

  All provincial parks are affected by the restrictions, including Cape Chignecto, which is closed to both backcountry and frontcountry camping.

  Environment

  Aug 11, 2016
• ‘Extremely challenging’ Nova Scotia wildfire spreads to 240 hectares

  The Department of Natural Resources says other smaller fires that were burning in Maitland Bridge, Greenfield, Collingwood and Perch Lake have all been contained.

  Canada

  Aug 9, 2016
• Travel, hiking, activities banned in N.S. wooded areas due to wildfire threat

  This is the first time that a ban of this sort has been implemented in the province in 15 years. 

  Canada

  Aug 8, 2016