N.S. contracts water bombers for wildfire season
DEBERT: Nova Scotia will be ready to respond this wildfire season, with four fixed-wing water bombers and a co-ordination plane to provide more protection for Nova Scotians. A contract for…
Nova Scotians encouraged to be prepared for emergencies
HALIFAX/EAST HANTS: Emergency Preparedness Week is May 3-9, and Nova Scotians are encouraged to prepare themselves and their household for emergencies. “Emergencies are becoming more frequent and severe, which makes…
New wildland fire truck boosts response at Station 40 in Dutch Settlement
DUTCH SETTLEMENT: Firefighters in Dutch Settlement are better equipped than ever to tackle wildfires this season, with a new specialized wildland truck set to go into service at Station 40.…
Wildfire season begins March 15
LOWER SACKVILLE: Wildfire season runs from March 15 to Oct. 15. While burning restrictions are in effect year-round, additional restrictions are in effect during wildfire season. Burning restrictions To protect…
N.S. announces emergency financial support for Lake George wildfire evacuees
KINGS COUNTY: A new emergency financial support program will help residents who have been evacuated because of the Lake George wildfire in Kings County. Applications open on Wednesday, October 8,…
Remaining evacuees from Long Lake wildfires returning home as of Sept. 20
ANNAPOLIS COUNTY: All remaining residents evacuated because of the Long Lake wildfires in Annapolis County will be able to return home Saturday, September 20. Residents are to arrive at the…
More Long Lake evacuees can begin to return home Sept. 16
ANNAPOLIS COUNTY: More people evacuated because of the Long Lake wildfires in Annapolis County will be able to return home Tuesday, September 16. The re-entry area includes 17 primary residential…
More Long Lake wildfire evacuees returning home; fire status changed to held
ANNAPOLIS COUNTY: More people evacuated because of the Long Lake wildfires in Annapolis County will be able to return home Tuesday, September 9. The re-entry area includes 22 addresses, 19…
Re-Entry begins for some Long Lake wildfires evacuees
ANNAPOLIS COUNTY: Residents in some areas affected by the Long Lake wildfires in Annapolis County will be able to return home Wednesday, September 3. Re-entry will be done in a…
Woods restrictions lifted in HRM, six other counties; remain in place in East Hants, other areas across Nova Scotia
EAST HANTS/BEAVER BANK: Restrictions on travel and activities in the woods have been lifted for those in the Halifax Regional Municipality and six other counties in Nova Scotia. The restrictions…