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Halifax-area crews are making progress on forest fire near Bayers Lake

Nova Scotia's Department of Natural Resources said progress has been made on a wildfire that began in Halifax's Bayers Lake ...

N.S. wildfires: Evacuation order issued for some in Annapolis Valley, Halifax blaze contained

A wildfire on the western outskirts of Halifax that had prompted evacuations is now being held, Nova Scotia officials say.
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Wildfire forces evacuations in Nova Scotia’s Annapolis Valley

An evacuation order in the West Dalhousie area of Nova Scotia’s Annapolis Valley was expanded late Thursday after a lightning ...

Eleven fire crews tackle derelict mill blaze

Fire crews have been tackling a blaze at a derelict mill that saw a large plume of black smoke rise above Halifax. The fire ...

Firefighters attack Halifax wildfire burning at edge of city in foggy weather

HALIFAX - A wildfire about one-third of a kilometre in size on the western outskirts of Halifax continues to burn out of ...
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Helicopter crashes fighting wildfire in Nova Scotia, pilot rescued and conscious

A helicopter fighting a wildfire in Nova Scotia crashed into a lake on Friday, and the pilot was rescued. Firefighters ...

CTV National News: Evacuations underway as wildfire burns near Bayers Lake, Halifax

A fast-moving wildfire near Halifax’s Bayers Lake area has forced evacuations and emergency alerts. Bruce Frisko is on the ...

Firefighters battle woodlands fire near business park on western outskirts of Halifax

Firefighters were working through the night to battle a blaze that broke out in woodlands on the western edge of Halifax on ...