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• ‘We’re not going home:’ Family flees ‘apocalyptic’ wildfire, aims to build back safer

  The McGee house and about 150 others burned to the ground during a devastating wildfire that ripped through a string of Halifax-area subdivisions nearly a month ago.

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  Jun 23, 2023
  
• Nova Scotia handing out free well-water test kits to those affected by wildfires

  The testing is necessary because the groundwater could be contaminated by residue from the fire, chemical fire retardants and fuel from ruptured tanks.

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  Jun 6, 2023
  
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• 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.

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  Jun 2, 2023
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• Daycare owners vow to rebuild after Halifax wildfire destroys business, home

  The operators of a beloved Halifax-area daycare vow to rebuild after a devastating wildfire burned not only their business to the ground, but also their home. 

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  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.

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  May 31, 2023
• As fires rage in Halifax area, efforts are underway to rescue stranded pets

  As a wildfire rages in suburban Halifax, efforts are underway to rescue pets that had to be left behind when owners were ordered to stay away from homes too close to the flames.

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  May 30, 2023
• 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
• How Nova Scotians are showing heroism and kindness amid devastating wildfires

  Lisa Parsons, the manager of Pampered Paws Inn, sprang into action during the fire and saved 18 dogs from the doggy daycare by running through the bushes. 

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  May 30, 2023
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• 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.

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  May 16, 2023