NS Department Of Natural Resources

• Small forest fire in Nova Scotia largely contained, residents cleared to return home

  Officials say a small wildfire near Nova Scotia's southern coast is about 60 per cent under control and residents will be able to return to their homes.

  Fire

  May 16, 2023
  
• 2 forest fires in N.S. now contained and being monitored, officials say

  Two Nova Scotia forest fires, including one considered the largest on record for the province, are both said to be contained as of Sunday.

  Canada

  May 15, 2022
  
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• N.S. government biologist recommends removing bird feeders to stop avian flu spread

  A biologist for the department says feeders act as a meeting space for different species, exposing songbirds that are usually low-risk to others that might carry the virus.

  Environment

  Mar 16, 2022
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• Cole Harbour wildfire ‘under control,’ mandatory evacuation order lifted

  An update from Halifax Fire on Monday afternoon said the Department of Natural Resources has calculated the burn area of forest land to be 11 hectares (27 acres) in size.

  Canada

  Jun 11, 2018