During an update on the wildfire situation in Nova Scotia Friday, Dave Rockwood, a public information officer in Shelbourne, N.S., urged people to stay out of the evacuation zone, adding that showing up in these areas can prevent firefighters from carrying out their important work. “It’s very frustrating for our ground crews that are already stressed and pushed,” he said.
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