NS Wildfires

• Unseasonably warm temps fuelling wildfire, affecting crops in Maritimes

  The forecast for New Brunswick and Nova Scotia for Monday is calling for temperatures anywhere from around 20 C to 30 C. The average daily high for October is normally below 15 C.

  Canada

  Oct 6, 2025
  
• Wildfire in Nova Scotia’s Annapolis Valley remains out of control in dry conditions

  A wildfire at Lake George in Nova Scotia’s Annapolis Valley remains out of control as firefighters battle dry and windy conditions.

  Canada

  Oct 2, 2025
  
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• More evacuations in Nova Scotia’s Kings County, province extends wildfire season

  Mandatory evacuation orders have expanded in Nova Scotia's Kings County, as firefighters try to contain an out-of-control wildfire. 

  Fire

  Oct 1, 2025
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• Nova Scotia family that lost newly-renovated home in wildfire welcomes new member

  A couple who lost everything when their newly-renovated home was destroyed in the Long Lake wildfire is celebrating a new beginning with the arrival of their baby.

  Canada

  Sep 13, 2025
• ‘A crushing feeling’: Homes damaged as wildfire rages on in Nova Scotia’s Annapolis Valley

  Some who call Nova Scotia's Annapolis Valley home are keeping a close eye on an out-of-control wildfire to see if an evacuation order will be expanded in the area.

  Fire

  Aug 25, 2025
• Firefighters continue to battle wildfires in Nova Scotia

  Officials say firefighters in Nova Scotia remain focused on tackling the northern side of the Long Lake wildfire in the Annapolis Valley, which is closest to homes. 

  Canada

  Aug 21, 2025
• ‘Stay out of the woods’: N.S. issues strict restrictions as wildfire threat grows

  Nova Scotia's government is telling people to stay out of the woods amid extreme wildfire risk, meaning hikers and campers in these locations will no longer be allowed.

  Canada

  Aug 5, 2025
• Soaring temperatures, dry conditions: Officials warn about fire risk in Nova Scotia

  Halifax firefighters are planning ahead after the wildfire that broke out in the Ostrea Lake area on Sunday. 

  Canada

  Jun 24, 2025
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• Halifax community concerned about fire risks and ‘hydrants that cannot protect us’

  A Halifax council meeting about wildfire protection had some people in the Upper Hammonds Plains area leaving with more concerns than answers. 

  Canada

  Aug 21, 2024
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• ‘Time for the trailers to go’: Daycare begins rebuild after destruction from N.S. wildfires

  The road to re-build hasn't been easy for ForestKids Early Learning in Hammonds Plains, but owners put up the walls this week after their daycare burned to ash in May 2023.

  Canada

  Jul 24, 2024