Shelburne Wildfire

• Justin Trudeau praises first responders during N.S. visit: ‘I’m here to say thank you’

  Prime Minister Justin Trudeau extended his thanks to firefighters and other first responders in the aftermath of the devastating wildfires that rocked the province this spring.

  Canada

  Jun 19
  
• Nova Scotia wildfires: Destroyed homes worsening province’s housing crunch

  Housing concerns are mounting in Nova Scotia due to the devastation caused by the wildfires over the last couple of weeks. More than 200 homes have been lost to the flames.

  Canada

  Jun 13
  
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• ‘Not a tourist zone:’ People asked to stay away from N.S. wildfire sites

  After a tough two weeks in Nova Scotia, onlookers and photo-snappers are being asked to give people privacy as they settle back into their homes or look to rebuild.

  Fire

  Jun 12
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• Nova Scotia firefighters use choppers, walkers to stamp out wildfire hot spots

  Firefighters are using helicopters to scan the Shelburne County wildfire and locate hot spots. The fire is no longer growing but is still classified as out of control.

  Fire

  Jun 12
• N.S. woman fined nearly $29,000 for outdoor fire as massive Shelburne wildfire burns

  A woman in central Nova Scotia has been fined for violating a province-wide burn ban after officers responded to reports of an open fire on a private property on Friday afternoon.

  Fire

  Jun 10
• Wildfire risk for most of Nova Scotia expected to remain unusually high this summer

  Although most wildfires in Nova Scotia are now considered under control – with the exception of the blaze raging in Shelburne County – officials are predicting a long season ahead.

  Canada

  Jun 5
• N.S. wildfires: Some evacuations lifted; Shelburne blaze remains out of control

  Some people who were forced to evacuate due to a wildfire in the Halifax area can return home as some areas begin to reopen after the devastation.

  Fire

  Jun 5
• ‘Under control’: Wildfire in the Halifax area 100% contained, officials say

  The province announced on Sunday that the fire in Tantallon, which destroyed about 200 buildings and caused thousands to evacuate, is now under control.

  Fire

  Jun 4
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• Canadian soldiers, American firefighters now battling blazes in Nova Scotia

  Members of the Canadian military, along with several American firefighters, arrived in Nova Scotia on Saturday to assist in the continued fight to contain several wildfires.

  Fire

  Jun 4
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• ’85 per cent contained’: Rain offering helping hand for crews fighting wildfires in N.S.

  As consistent rainfall begins to assist firefighters' efforts in battling several wildfires throughout the province, only one remains out of control.

  Fire

  Jun 3