NS Fire

• Investigators need more evidence to lay charges in 2023 Halifax wildfire: minister

  More than a year after a wildfire ravaged a Halifax suburb, provincial fire officials say their investigation has stalled and they are asking for the public’s help.

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  Aug 8, 2024
  
• How community concerns continue to linger after Halifax-area wildfire

  Questions still linger in a Nova Scotia neighbourhood ravaged by a wildfire nearly two months ago. 

  Canada

  Jul 21, 2023
  
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• After ‘heartbreaking’ fire, Waegwoltic Club moves forward with summer plans

  Despite the facility's main building burning in a fire last week, the Waegwoltic club remains resilient as it continues to focus on rebuilding.

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  Jun 7, 2023
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• Halifax-area wildfire evacuees grateful to begin returning home

  About 4,886 residents are still displaced from evacuation areas after a wildfire in the Tantallon and Hammonds Plains areas forced more than 16,400 people from their homes.

  Canada

  Jun 5, 2023
• New Brunswick Armed Forces train to fight fires for Nova Scotia

  Waiting for a call to help fight fires in the neighbouring province of Nova Scotia, troops in New Brunswick trained on Saturday to fight wildfires.

  Fire

  Jun 4, 2023
• Halifax-area residents board buses to view dozens of homes destroyed by wildfires

  Scores of Halifax-area residents whose homes were destroyed by wildfires boarded buses Friday to get a look at what little remains of where they used to live.

  Fire

  Jun 2, 2023
• Iconic Waegwoltic Club goes up in flames in yet another Halifax fire

  The historic Waegwoltic Club in Halifax has been destroyed by fire. Firefighters were able to salvage some photos and artifacts from the building before the roof collapsed.

  Fire

  Jun 1, 2023
• N.S. makes ‘significant’ ask of federal government over devastating wildfire

  The long list of requests include military firefighters, equipment, helicopters, financial support for modular housing, and skilled trades workers to help re-build.

  Fire

  May 31, 2023
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• Mandatory evacuation ordered in Bedford, N.S. for wildfire, potential ammonia leak

  A mandatory evacuation has been ordered for parts of Bedford, N.S., just outside Halifax, due to a wildfire and potential ammonia leak. 

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  May 30, 2023
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• ‘For God’s sake, stop burning’: N.S. premier makes plea, sets new outdoor rules

  Nova Scotia's Tim Houston has banned all travel and activities in the woods due to raging wildfires, and is begging people to not start outdoor blazes or flick cigarettes.

  Fire

  May 30, 2023