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We're pleased to report that the Barrington Lake and Tantallon wildfires are officially out.
A special thanks to all our firefighters who brought the fires under control and then spent weeks monitoring for hotspots and putting them out.
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Effective 29 May 2023, a province-wide ban on open fires is in effect because of dry conditions. Open fires are not permitted anywhere in the province. The ban applies to fires in provincial parks and private campgrounds. It also applies to backyard campfires and brush burning.
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There is a provincewide ban on setting fires for any reason within 1,000 feet of woods, including private campground, provincial parks and backyard fires. The ban is in effect until further notice.
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Wildfire Update, June 4 (morning) The Tantallon and Hammonds Plains wildfires are now under control, which means they are contained and not expected to move, but still not out. The total number of active wildfires in the province is now five. Below are details on these wildfires.
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Residents and onlookers must be aware of dangers and restrictions of operating a drone over a forest fire. They can interfere with the suppression effort and pose a danger to aircraft and first responders.
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Hammonds Plains update:
The fire is about four hectares in size and is 80 per cent contained. 10 volunteer/municipal firefighters are and two helicopters on scene.
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Westwood Hills, Tantallon update: The wildfire, estimated to cover 788.3 hectares, is out of control. Firefighters on scene include 170 from the HRM, 32 DNRR staff, 3 helicopters and 1 waterbomber from Newfoundland and Labrador. Crew is returning from NWT to assist.
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Westwood Hills, Tantallon update: The wildfire, estimated to cover 788 hectares, is out of control.
Crews on scene include 32 DNRR, 170 from HRM, 7 from Department of Natural Defence, 30 HRM fire trucks, 2 DNRR helicopters and 1 water bomber from Newfoundland and Labrador.
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We have a report of a new fire in the Sandy Lake West area of Hammonds Plains. Air and ground support are being rerouted to the area. This is all the information we have at this time, we will continue to provide updates as they become available.
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First responders were hard at work Wednesday evening in Sandy Point near Shelburne. Waterbombers flew overhead, ambulances helped with evacuations, and an excavator widened a driveway to allow for heavy equipment to gain access to frontlines.
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🧵Four wildfires were extinguished today, June 2. This brings the total number of active wildfires in the province to 11. Below are details on the five largest wildfires.
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Westwood Hills, Tantallon update:
The fire is still out of control and is estimated at 837 hectares. The focus is on fire containment and structure protection.
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Porters Lake Update - Sunday 8:15 p.m. - Fire is 100% contained. Ground crews will return at 7:00 a.m. No aircraft required.
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Barrington Lake, Shelburne update: The wildfire, estimated at 9,682 hectares, is out of control. Firefighters on scene include 40 DNRR staff, 3 helicopters, over 40 volunteer fire departments, 1 water bomber from Newfoundland and Labrador. Crew is retuning from NWT to assist.
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A 27-person crew of Nova Scotia wildfire fighters arrives at Halifax Stanfield
@HfxStanfield
. They’re answering the call to help control forest fires in Alberta.
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Burning is never allowed between 8 am and 2 pm. That's why before 2 pm, the map is red to indicate no burning. Every day, the map is updated at 2 pm with the latest restrictions. Check before you burn at and know your municipal bylaws.
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Starting today, June 10, our helicopters will be flying over wildfires in the province and using infrared scanners to detect hot spots. This will help ground crews fully extinguish fires. Scanning will be done between 5 and 9 a.m. when weather allows and could take up to a week.
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As of 8pm May 28, setting fires for any reason is prohibited in woods/within 1000 ft of woods in Queens, Lunenburg, Shelburne, Yarmouth, Digby, Annapolis & Kings counties, including private campground & backyard fires. Also banned in provincial parks in these counties since 2pm.
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All aircraft are back at base in Shubie for the night. Wildfires pose significant risk to our forests and communities, so we must remain vigilant about fire safety.
Thank you for your support this weekend. Stay safe. ♥️
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Five wildfires were extinguished since the morning update today, June 3, and the status of three others has changed. The total number of active wildfires in the province is now down to five. Below are details on these wildfires.
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Changes to Restrictions on Travel and Activities in the Woods
The Province is lifting restrictions on travel and activities in the woods in all areas except for Shelburne County and anywhere evacuation orders are in place, effective 12:01 a.m., Monday, June 5.
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(1/3) Barrington Lake, Shelburne Co update: Wildfire still out of control & about 1354ha. Hot, dry, windy conditions are challenging. 35 DNRR firefighters, 50 vol. firefighters, 1 incident management team, heavy equipment, 2 helicopters & 6 NB air tankers onsite.
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Westwood Hills, Tantallon wildfire: 2 DNRR helicopters, Nfld water bomber & firefighters involved. No estimate on size. Several threatened structures & lost structures, but no details on amounts yet.
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Westwood Hills, Tantallon, wildfire update:
-- the wildfire, est. 788 hectares, remains out of control
-- 40 DNRR firefighters, and 80 Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM) and Department of National Defence firefighters on scene
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The CL-415 water bomber is on its way back to Newfoundland and Labrador after attending wildfires near Yarmouth and Chaplin. Thank you for helping to protect our communities and forests!
@FFA_GovNL
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There are currently 16 active wildfires in the province. Below are details on the five largest wildfires.
[Thread with maps below]
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We don’t know how this little one found its way into a parking garage in downtown Halifax, but our staff were able to safely sedate the deer and bring it back to its natural habitat. We love these happy endings!
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The airspace surrounding a wildfire is restricted to five nautical miles up to an altitude of 3000 feet. Please allow our pilots, firefighters, and other emergency responders to safely do their jobs.
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Here are the latest wildfire maps (accurate as of 9:00 am) from Barrington and Tantallon.
#NSFire
The shaded pink area is the fire zone, and the red dotted line is the evacuation perimeter.
Please stay safe and stay away from these areas so the first responders can do their work.
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YARMOUTH: Wildfire near Horseshoe Lake is under control and 100% contained. No significant growth in size since last report. Two helicopters, 40 personnel and an incident management team remain on scene today but CL-415 water bomber has been released from scene.
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This a mid-day map of the active fire area (in pink) and the evacuation perimeter (red line) in the Barrington area. The public is not permitted in the area.
For further information regarding evacuations and comfort centres, visit
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YARMOUTH: Fire is 100% contained. Residents may still see and smell small amounts of smoke in the area but this is normal for an active fire scene. Crews will return in the morning to investigate any possible hot spots.
This will be the final update.
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A 21-person crew of Nova Scotia's wildfire fighters is answering the call to help battle
#Alberta
wildfires.
#albertawildfire
#ABwildfire
@HfxStanfield
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Here is the latest map (accurate at 3:20 p.m. on May 30) of the wildfire in the Barrington area. The active fire area is shaded in pink, and the evacuation perimeter is the dotted red line.
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Thank you and good luck to our 20 Natural Resources and Renewables firefighters who are off to help fight large, out of control wildfires in Yellowknife, Northwest Territories.
The crew left bright and early this morning from Halifax Stanfield International Airport.
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A ban on open fires is now in effect to protect Nova Scotia's forests during the pandemic.
No open fires are allowed in woods or within 305 metres (1,000 feet) of woods in any part of the province.
The ban is in place until May 15.
#COVID19NS
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Welcome home!
DNRR firefighters have returned to NS after helping to fight large, out-of-control wildfires in Yukon for the last 2 weeks.
Thank you for your service and help.
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Enjoy a new hiking experience at one of Nova Scotia’s most iconic sites.
Hikers can now reach the Cape Split peninsula by hiking along the new Scots Bay route -- and experience stunning coastal views along the way.
#visitnovascotia
#ExploreCanada
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UPDATE - Sunday 12:30 p.m. - Fire is still active but is now 60% contained. There is no active fire front. Crews dealing with hot spots as wind is picking up, while helicopters have been mapping and monitoring fire status.
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Hammonds Plains:
-- fire is holding at four hectares and is 100 per cent contained
-- 10 HRM volunteer firefighters are on scene.
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20 DNRR firefighters and an agency rep are on their way to help fight large out-of-control wildfires in BC. Thank you for answering the call for help!
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We all get by with a little help from our friends. We’re happy to send firefighters to BC today to help fight the out of control wildfires. 5 firefighters are also in NTW & 1 in AB. NS crews sent to Yukon last month are now back. Thank you for helping our neighbours in need.
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Winds expected to gust to 40 km/h today. Various structures in the community may be damaged. This is a rapidly moving fire. People are asked to stay away from the area. Up-to-date information on the ongoing fire is available at and
@hfxgov
.
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Let's send some love to Boston! ♥️
#TreeforBoston
Heather and Tony Sampson from West Bay, Richmond Co., are donating Nova Scotia's annual gift to Boston to thank the city for sending aid after the Halifax Explosion in 1917.
Follow
@TreeForBoston
to join the online celebrations.
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Barrington Lake, Shelburne County, wildfire update. The wildfire, covering about 6,270 hectares, is out of control. 40 DNRR staff, over 40 volunteer firefighters, 2 DNRR helicopters and 1 water bomber from Newfoundland and Labrador on scene.
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(1/2) Barrington Lake, Shelburne Co.: out of control at about 2296ha. 35 DNRR firefighters, 50 volunteer firefighters, 1 incident management team, heavy equipment and 2 helicopters are onsite & 6 NB air tankers. Highway 103 remains closed. Evacuations of some homes.
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Alert: This letter has been showing up in some mailboxes. It’s fake. We do not know who circulated it or why.
There have been no Gray wolves released anywhere in Nova Scotia by any government agencies.
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A 21-person crew of Nova Scotia wildfire fighters arrives at Halifax Stanfield
@HfxStanfield
today. They’re answering the call to help control forest fires in British Columbia.
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(1/2) Barrington Lake, Shelburne Co update: Wildfire estimated at 775 hectares, has reached Lyles Bay. Hot, dry, windy conditions are challenging. 31 DNRR firefighters, 2 helicopters onsite, plus 6 NB air tankers. Hwy 103 generally closed from exit 28 to 29, likely for 24 hrs.
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Many thanks to our staff & partners for saving an osprey family whose nest was damaged by fire.
@hopeforwildlife
cared for 2 nestlings rescued by
@nspowerinc
.
@NS_DNRR
staff built a new nest, NSP installed it on new pole with landowner permission. The family was reunited Friday.
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The
#TreeForBoston
is a symbol of kindness, giving thanks and helping one another. And it’s more important than ever that traditions like these continue. We are dedicating this tree to frontline healthcare workers who have been working so hard to keep us healthy and safe.
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Here is the latest map (accurate at 10:20 a.m. on May 31) of the wildfire in the Barrington area. The active fire area is shaded in pink, and the evacuation perimeter is the dotted red line.
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Friday: No burning in Nova Scotia today. Open fires, like burning brush or backyard campfires, are not permitted.
Check before you burn and know municipal bylaws! Restrictions updated daily at 2 p.m.:
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There are currently 15 active wildfires in the province. Below are details on the five largest wildfires.
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And they're off! Terry White, Kirk Webster and Paul Schnurr are
@NSLandsForestry
firefighters on their way to meet up with other Canadians who will support efforts to fight the wildfires in Australia.
@HfxStanfield
#australia
#teamwork
#bushfireaustralia
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@nsgov
@HfxStanfield
Honorary crew member Ellie the Elephant was a gift from firefighter Jamie Brown’s daughter. Ellie has travelled with Jamie on more than 10 missions to other jurisdictions.🐘
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Bayswater Beach and Queensland Beach are closed until further notice due to poor water quality. Testing confirmed high bacteria levels in the water. Updates will be shared once new water quality test results are received.
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Today we wrapped up a week of training in Debert for 20 Indigenous community-based wildland firefighters. Nova Scotia is the first province to deliver this training through a 2-yr pilot project with support from
@NRCan
and other partners
@UNSMikmaq
@thecmmns
@CIFFC
@hfxfire
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BEAR SIGHTING: A black bear with cubs spotted near Appian Way in Dartmouth. No conflict with humans has been reported but please use caution in the area. Always be aware of your surroundings, keep pets on leashes and avoid attracting bears with food (green bin, garbage, BBQ).1/2
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Planning a trip to the beach this weekend? Let us help you beat the heat, and the crowds. Here are some great alternatives to the most popular (and busiest) beach parks around the province. 1/5
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Barrington Lake, Shelburne County, wildfire update:
-- fire is out of control, covering 10,000 hectares
-- 50 DNRR firefighters, 40 volunteer firefighters, three DNRR helicopters and two water bombers from Newfoundland and Labrador on scene
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Saturday: Province-wide ban on burning, including brush and backyard fires. Fire risk is high due to dry conditions, winds and low humidity across Nova Scotia.
Check before you burn! Restrictions updated daily at 2 p.m:
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May 28: No burning in counties marked red.
Burning restricted until after 7 p.m. in counties marked yellow.
Check before you burn and know your municipal bylaws!
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Here is the latest wildfire map (accurate as of 5:30 p.m.) from Shelburne. The shaded pink area is the fire zone, and the red dotted line is the evacuation perimeter. Please stay safe and stay away from these areas so the first responders can do their work.
#NSFire
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Attention provincial park campers: Effective immediately, Sun. May 28, campfires are prohibited at provincial parks in Southwestern NS due to fire index. Campfires are not permitted at Blomidon, Ellenwood Lake, Graves Islands, Rissers Beach & Thomas Raddall until further notice.
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Porters Lake Wildfire update, 7:30 pm - Crews and three helicopters are still on scene fighting the wildfire. The fire is still estimated at 40 ha and crews have it about 30-40% contained.
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Westwood Hills, Tantallon:
- fire is 50 per cent contained, but still out of control, at an estimated 837 hectares
- firefighters on scene include 40 from DNRR, six from Prince Edward Island, 117 from Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM) and 9 from Department of National Defence
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Burn restrictions are updated using wind, rain, temperature, humidity and other weather data we collect each day. How does it all come together? Wildfire prevention officer Kara explains!
#burnsafe
#checkbeforeyouburn
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THREAD: West Porters Lake fire. Updates posted here.
UPDATE: Sunday, 9:00 a.m. - Fire response continues. Fire is 30% contained and 45 ha in size, and is still classed as out of control. Wind and weather conditions continue to be monitored.
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As of today, the fine for violating the daily burn restrictions has increased to $25,000.
Check the BurnSafe map at 2 p.m. every day to see if burning is allowed in your county.
Be sure to follow municipal bylaws as well.
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Porters Lake Wildfire update, 8:45 pm - Crews and helicopters are still on scene fighting the wildfire. Crews will work until dark and daytime efforts will resume in the morning. The fire is still estimated at 40 ha and it remains 30-40% contained. Next update will be tomorrow.
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If you encounter a bear:
✔Stop
✔ Do not panic
✔Remain calm
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The Bissett Lake wildfire status is "under control" with 90-100% contained.
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The
#TreeforBoston
has started its journey to
@CityofBoston
A seeding will be planted at
@larchecb
to replace the tree that became Nova Scotia's annual gift to the people of Boston.
Follow
@TreeforBoston
and track the tree's journey!
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Good news, campers! Provincial campgrounds will open June 2 without travel restrictions.
Effective today, travel restrictions within Nova Scotia are lifted. This means Nova Scotians can travel within the province to camp.
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Great news! Most of the missing gear has been recovered by the
@RCMPNS
and returned to our depot in Lunenburg. Thank you
@RCMPNS
for all your hard work!
Firefighters rely on their equipment and gear to keep us safe.
After all of the hard work fighting wildfires, an estimated $5,000 worth of fire equipment similar to what’s pictured was stolen from a wildfire scene at Saturday Lake, Lunenburg Co.
Report any tips to
@RCMPNS
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Wildfire near Horseshoe Lake, Yarmouth Co. is now 60% contained. Fire did not spread today and is still estimated to cover just over 3,100 hectares.
At this time, we do not see it reaching communities. Crews and equipment will remain on scene until dark and return tomorrow.
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Here is the latest map (accurate at 10:20 a.m. on May 31) of the wildfire in the Tantallon area. The active fire area is shaded in pink, and the evacuation perimeter is the dotted red line.
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Due to impacts of the flooding on July 22, 2023, Smileys Provincial Park, Hants County is closed for the remainder of the parks season. Cleanup work is underway and the park is closed to all visitors. Full refunds will be given for campsite reservations affected by the closure.
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Barrington Lake, Shelburne County:
- fire is still out of control, covering 18,173 hectares (181.7 square kilometres)
- firefighters include more than 35 from Department of Natural Resources and Renewables (DNRR) and more than 40 volunteer/municipal.
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Barrington Lake, Shelburne County:
-- fire is still out of control, covering 24,980 hectares (249.8 square kilometres)
-- about 114 firefighters from Department of Natural Resources and Renewables (DNRR) and more than 40 volunteer/municipal
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Nova Scotia has answered the call to help fight wildfires in
#Alberta
.
A 21-person crew is leaving
@HfxStanfield
tomorrow to spend about two weeks on the firelines alongside other Canadian teams. We wish them well!
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CHAPLIN: Fire is 100% contained. Crews continuing patrols and attending to hot spots. Residents may still see and smell small amounts of smoke in the area but this is normal for an active fire scene.
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Provincial fire crews and one helicopter, and several fire departments, are responding to a wildfire near Dean. Helicopter is bucketing and ground crews are working the fire. Information will be updated on this feed throughout the response.
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Beachcombers, swimmers and hikers will soon be able to visit and safely park at Crystal Crescent Beach, one of Nova Scotia’s most popular beach parks. We will nearly double parking capacity in time for next beach season. 🏖️
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The 2-hectare fire in Pentz Lake area of Mount Uniacke is now completely contained. Crews continue to work on extinguishing the fire.
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The fire near Horseshoe Lake, Yarmouth Co., is estimated to cover 1,000 ha. The
@FFA_GovNL
waterbomber has arrived and is dropping water on scene until dark. Crews off fire now for safety while water bomber is working.
Final update for today. Updates tomorrow as work continues.
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Westwood Hills, Tantallon:
-- fire is under control at an estimated 950 hectares and is 100 per cent contained
-- firefighters on scene include 40 from DNRR, 30 from Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM) and nine from Department of National Defence
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