Tantallon wildfire recap one week later (excluding private donation posts)
(Sunday, May 28) Our first post
(Environment) Take note: Emergency crews are responding to a brush fire in Upper Tantallon. Expect to see emergency vehicles in the area especially near Juneberry Ln and Westwood area
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(Environment) Westwood smoke in Tantallon. More fire crews are responding to a brush fire spreading fast.
(photo contributed)
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Via RCMP
Update 4:03 p.m.
This is a rapidly moving fire with a number of homes already engulfed. Please remain away from the area to allow our officers and partner agencies to assist with evacuating residents.
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Residents of Westwood Subdivision in Tantallon. Please immediately evacuate your homes due to an out of control fire. Evacuation route is Windsor Dr. to Hammonds Plains Rd. Emergency alert to be issued by @NS_DNRR via EMO imminently. RCMP officers on scene assisting with evacuation.
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If you are evacuating from the Westwood area please remember to bring your pets!
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Update on fires in Tantallon
Multiple structure fire and forest fires in the Westwood Hills, Halifax County area.
Evacuation ordered for Westwood Hills subdivision, Upper Tantallon, Nova Scotia due to ongoing multiple structure and forest fires. All residents in Westwood Hills ordered to evacuate. Comfort Centre opened at Blackpoint Community Centre, Black Point.
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**** Info via Environment Canada
Smoke is causing or expected to cause poor air quality and reduced visibility.
Smoke from wildfire may be reducing local air quality.
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(Environment) A video sent to us from Upper Tantallon earlier. DNR and HRFE crews are working hard on this one. An air quality advisory is in effect via Environment Canada
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Urgent update
UPDATE: the fire has now spread, and an evacuation order is now issued for Yankeetown (Highland Park) subdivision, Hammonds Plains. Evacuation ordered for Westwood Hills subdivision, Upper Tantallon, Nova Scotia due to ongoing multiple structure and forest fires. All residents in Westwood Hills ordered to evacuate. Comfort Centre opened at Blackpoint Community Centre, Black Point.
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Reports of people still burning in their yards. Fire crews are busy enough. Please respect the burn restrictions.
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(Environment) Provincial Burn Restrictions for May 28, 2023 2:00 pm to May 29, 2023 8:00 am.
Burning restrictions by county also available by toll free phone line, recorded message updated daily: 1-855-564-2876(BURN)
Burning Rules And Regulations In HRM
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Update
Multiple structure fire and forest fires in Halifax County (Halifax Regional Municipality).
UPDATE: Evacuation order extended to Haliburton Hills, Glen Arbour, Pockwock Rd, White Hills subdivision, Lucasville Rd all the way to Sackville Dr. This is in addition to the earlier evacuation orders. Take your pets with you when you evacuate. Please check @hfxgov for updates on opening centres or 311. Evacuation ordered for Westwood Hills subdivision, Upper Tantallon, and Yankeetown (Highland Park) subdivision, Hammonds Plains, Nova Scotia due to ongoing multiple structure and forest fires. Comfort Centre opened at Blackpoint Community Centre, Black Point.
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(EMO) Comfort centres opened in support of those impacted by the fires in Tantallon and area – May 28, 8:50 p.m.
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(EMO) Volunteer Halifax SAR are setting up to assist in multiple roles required at the Tantallon Fire. Some duties will include evacuation and transport duties as well as other tasks required.
Multiple fire units from both HRFE and DND as well as DNR crews with police assistance continue to work this large fire which has triggered multiple evacuations and air quality statement.
(photo contributed)
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(Evacuation) Updated
Multiple structure fire and forest fires in Halifax County (Halifax Regional Municipality).
UPDATE: Fire evacuation order now issued to include Maplewood, Voyageur Way including St George Blvd including all side streets, McCabe Lake area and Indigo Shores. Residents are reminded that evacuation orders will not be lifted before Monday 29 May. This is in addition to the earlier evacuation orders – Westwood Hills, Haliburton Heights, Glen Arbour, Pockwock Rd, Lucasville Rd to Sackville Dr, Yankeetown and White Hills subdivisions in Halifax. Take your pets. Please check @hfxgov for updates on opening centres or 311.
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Halifax Regional Municipality declares local state of emergency
Effective 11 p.m. tonight, Mayor Mike Savage and Regional Council have declared a local state of emergency in the communities affected by the fires. The local state of emergency will be in effect for seven days, unless otherwise lifted or extended.
Emergency responders are working around the clock to keep people safe and reduce the threats posed by the fires in the Tantallon and Hammonds Plains areas. Residents are urged to follow the directives of emergency responders.
Under the Emergency Management Act, declaring a state of local emergency is a legal mechanism that provides the municipal government with a higher level of intergovernmental coordination, access to emergency discretionary funds, the ability to mobilize additional supports, organizations and businesses to support evacuated residents.
The municipality will continue to provide updates as the situation evolves. The most up-to-date information is available at halifax.ca/fire and @hfxgov on Twitter.
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(Fire) Municipal fires update – May 29, 4:30 a.m.
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(Fire) Municipal fires and impacts to municipal service updates – May 29, 7:30 a.m.
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Municipal fires and impacts to municipal service updates – May 29, 7:30 a.m.
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Tantallon Fire update via HRFE
Ongoing and still out of control
No known injuries
Multiple structures lost, evacuation and state of emergency remain in effect
Crews stayed overnight, multiple agencies involved including air support
Winds are a major factor with fighting this fire
Possibly a long term fight of this fire
Cause of fire will be investigated
Spring fire, extremely dry conditions
Crews are working above and beyond to protect as much as they can. Significant work still needed
Abide by Burn Restrictions.
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(Health) Issues relating to the ongoing fires in Halifax and Western Zone are forcing NS Health to cancel or redirect blood collection appointments today
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**** Info via Environment Canada
Update – Air quality statement
Smoke is causing or expected to cause poor air quality and reduced visibility.
Smoke from wildfire may be reducing local air quality.
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(HRM) Municipal fires and impacts to municipal service updates – May 29, 12:45 p.m.
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Municipal fires and impacts to municipal service updates – May 29, 12:45 p.m.
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Via HRP
This is a proactive warning in support of the @hfxgov fire emergency response. Remember you cannot operate an aircraft or a drone within 9.3 km of wildfires. It is illegal, you could be impeding firefighting operations, and you could be subject to penalties.
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(DNR) Update on Wildfires in Halifax Regional Municipality, Shelburne County
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Update on Wildfires in Halifax Regional Municipality, Shelburne County
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(NS SPCA) Helping Families and Animals Evacuating Wildfires
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(Environment) Provincial Burn Restrictions for May 29, 2023 2:00 pm to May 30, 2023 8:00 am.
Burning restrictions by county also available by toll free phone line, recorded message updated daily: 1-855-564-2876(BURN)
Burning Rules And Regulations In HRM
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Via DNR
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.
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.
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Sent to us from Amro Alkasem from the Tantallon fire
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A request to smokers – conditions are dry and windy. Please dispose of your cigarettes safely!
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(Service) Municipal fires and impacts to municipal service updates – May 29, 2:45 p.m.
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(Update) Municipal fires and impacts to municipal service updates – May 29, 5:30 p.m.
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Via DNR (Tantallon)
This a mid-day map of the active fire area (in pink) and the evacuation perimeter (red line) in the Tantallon/Hammonds Plains area. The public is not permitted in the area.
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(CNS) Support for Nova Scotians Impacted by Wildfires; Provincewide Burn Ban
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Support for Nova Scotians Impacted by Wildfires; Provincewide Burn Ban
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(Health) Mobile primary care clinic for those displaced by Tantallon/Hammonds Plains fire
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Mobile primary care clinic for those displaced by Tantallon/Hammonds Plains fire
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(Service) Municipal fires and impacts update – May 29, 8:30 p.m.
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Via DNR – Photos from the wildfire in Tantallon today, May 29
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Alert
Fire ban for Nova Scotia
Due to the current wildfire situation and weather conditions in Nova Scotia all burning including campfires is prohibited until June 25 or until conditions improve. Please monitor Natural Resources and Renewable website for updates.
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(Fire) Municipal fires and impacts update – May 30, 7 a.m.
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(Fire) Tantallon Fire update via HRFE
Crews fought fires overnight. Fires were stable with better weather conditions. Possible reburn conditions.
Multi agency support
Six strike teams
Today may be challenging due to changing weather conditions
No significant growth overnight but weather shift will change fire behaviour. Dangerous situation.
Structure protection a key task
Continue to avoid areas and beware of scams stemming from the fires.
Province wide burn ban remains in effect
Watch for air quality illness. Wear masks if need be
“Dirty burn”. Fire has jumped often leaving possible fuel to burn later. Jumping fires are aided by wind
Police continue to secure properties when and where it is safe
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(DNR) Update on Wildfires in Halifax Regional Municipality and Shelburne, Yarmouth Counties
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Update on Wildfires in Halifax Regional Municipality and Shelburne, Yarmouth Counties
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An important reminder.
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Fire ban for Nova Scotia
Due to the current wildfire situation and weather conditions in Nova Scotia all burning including campfires is prohibited until June 25 or until conditions improve. Please monitor Natural Resources and Renewable website for updates.
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(Fire) Municipal fires and impacts update – May 30, 11 a.m.
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***** Info via Environment Canada
Smoke is causing or expected to cause poor air quality and reduced visibility.
Smoke from wildfire may be reducing local air quality
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(Police) As safety remains our top priority, we’re reminding people to continue to follow evacuation orders related to the Tantallon area and Shelburne County fires
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(Health) St. Margaret’s Bay blood collection clinic closed, patients redirected
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St. Margaret’s Bay blood collection clinic closed, patients redirected
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Via NS Government
Livestream: Premier Tim Houston will speak to media about the wildfires today at 3 p.m. He will be joined by Nolan Young, MLA for Shelburne, and representatives from Canadian Red Cross, Department of Natural Resources and Renewables, Royal Canadian Mounted Police in Nova Scotia, and Environment and Climate Change.
You can watch on this Facebook page and also at www.YouTube.com/NSGov
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Via DNR
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.
The ban also applies to fireworks and will remain in effect until burn restrictions change.
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(Fire) Municipal fires and impacts update – May 30, 3 p.m.
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(EMO) How to Help During the Wildfires
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Via the NS Government
Here are the latest maps (accurate at 3:30 p.m. on May 30) of the wildfire in the Barrington and Tantallon areas. The active fire area is shaded in pink, and the evacuation perimeter is the dotted red line.
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(Health) NS Health launches free mental health and wellness Text4HopeNS tool to support those affected by wildfires
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Via Halifax SAR
Last night Halifax SAR continued to operate in support of the Hammonds Plains wildfire efforts, assisting Royal Canadian Mounted Police in Nova Scotia and Halifax Regional Fire & Emergency with manning checkpoints and conducting patrols of the evacuation area.
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Take note
Premier Houston said that effective as of 4 pm on Tuesday, all activities ( hiking, camping, fishing, ATV use) is prohibited. The ban includes forestry and mining industries and other commercial activities on government land.
(photo contributed)
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Alert issued
Fire and potential ammonia leak
Due to a wildfire and potential ammonia leak, there is a mandatory evacuation ordered for the following streets in Bedford:
Olive St, Bernard St, Estelle St, Lewis St, Famers Dairy, Giles, Bluewater Rd, Topsail, Command, Gary Martin, Lasalle, Castlestone, and Hammonds Plains Rd from intersection of Giles to intersection of Larry Uteck Dr.
Comfort centre will be opened at the Lions Club at Lebrun Recreation Centre, 36 Holland Ave, Bedford.
Update via DNR
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.
Please note
Emergency crews are active near the Farmers Dairy on Hammonds Plains Road due to reports of fire in the area
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(Fire) Province Announces Restrictions During Wildfires
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Via DNR
Photos from the wildfire in Tantallon today, May 30
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Alert issued
Fire and potential ammonia leak
Due to a wildfire and potential ammonia leak, there is a mandatory evacuation ordered for the following streets in Bedford:
Olive St, Bernard St, Estelle St, Lewis St, Famers Dairy, Giles, Bluewater Rd, Topsail, Command, Gary Martin, Lasalle, Castlestone, and Hammonds Plains Rd from intersection of Giles to intersection of Larry Uteck Dr.
Comfort centre will be opened at the Lions Club at Lebrun Recreation Centre, 36 Holland Ave, Bedford.
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Via HRM
All residents and businesses who have been required to evacuate must register with 311 by filling out the online form. Staff will follow up with those who have registered when more information becomes available.
https://www.halifax.ca/fire-police/fire/emergency-management/fires-tantallon-hammonds-plains/wildfires-evacuee-registration
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(DNR) Update on Wildfires and School Closures
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(Fire) Smoke from Tantallon moving in towards Stewiacke. Photo via Jeremy Hall
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(Fire) Municipal fires and impacts update – May 30, 8:45 p.m.
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Update
Fire and potential ammonia leak
UPDATE: Evacuation order for area surrounding Farmers Dairy Lane is now rescinded, but residents will be advised that a future evacuation may occur with 30 minutes notice given.
Due to a wildfire and potential ammonia leak, there is a mandatory evacuation ordered for the following streets in Bedford:
Olive St, Bernard St, Estelle St, Lewis St, Famers Dairy, Giles, Bluewater Rd, Topsail, Command, Gary Martin, Lasalle, Castlestone, and Hammonds Plains Rd from intersection of Giles to intersection of Larry Uteck Dr.
Comfort centre will be opened at the Lions Club at Lebrun Recreation Centre, 36 Holland Ave, Bedford.
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Tantallon Fire update via HRFE
Increased resources today including from PEI
Hot spot work
Second fire last night near Farmers Dairy. Crews remained on scene overnight
DNR continue to monitor second fire. Looks good today
Cataloguing of damaged buildings continues today
Growth in the fire zone. Mapping continues
Today will be difficult. Dry and windy with low humidity.
Ground crews will be on vigilant with fast changing conditions
Three helicopters on scene today
Police continue with security and patrols. Avoid the area
Contact SPCA regarding pets
No drones allowed of any type.
Use 911 properly.
Evacuation plans remain in place and are constantly under evaluation.
Crews are rotating to keep them from burning out. Long fight ahead
837 hectares burned in Tantallon
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(Scam) Police warn public of potential scam related to emergency evacuations
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Police warn public of potential scam related to emergency evacuations
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Important reminder (Repost)
Take note
Premier Houston said that effective as of 4 pm on Tuesday, all activities ( hiking, camping, fishing, ATV use) is prohibited. The ban includes forestry and mining industries and other commercial activities on government land.
In addition to the Province of Nova Scotia restricting travel and activities in wooded areas, the municipality is closing all wooded areas of municipal parks and all municipal trails effective 8 a.m. on Wednesday, May 31. Parks such as Shubie Park, Point Pleasant Park and Admiral Cove Park will be fully closed, as they are heavily wooded. However, non-wooded areas of municipal parks, such as greenspaces, playgrounds, sports fields and ball diamonds will remain open for use. Examples of non-wooded parks are the Halifax Common and Sullivan’s Pond.
For parks which have both wooded and non-wooded areas, the wooded areas are closed and the non-wooded areas remain open. An example of this would be Fort Needham Memorial Park where the monument, playground and sports field remain open but the wooded section is closed.
Parking lot closures will be completed as soon as possible, however with many wooded parks across the region this will take time to complete.
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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.
The ban also applies to fireworks and will remain in effect until burn restrictions change.
Keep in mind, details can change quick. Updates will be provided as soon as possible
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(Health) This was sent to us from a trusted source and is a very generous offer to help first responders involved with the current fires.
“My friend is a registered social worker and is offering her help to the families of the first responders.”
Check the image for more information
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(Police) Thank you to everyone for cooperating with mandatory evacuations related to the Tantallon area and Shelburne County fires
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Via NS Government
Here are the latest wildfire maps (accurate as of 10:20 a.m.) from Barrington, Tantallon, and Pubnico. 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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(Fire) Effective immediately, all Halifax Water watershed lands are closed to members of the public
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Effective immediately, all Halifax Water watershed lands are closed to members of the public
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(Health) Nova Scotia Health Mental Health and Addictions supports residents
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Nova Scotia Health Mental Health and Addictions supports residents
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(Fire) Municipal fires and impacts update – May 31, 2 p.m.
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(DNR) Crews continue to fight wildfires in parts of Nova Scotia
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Update – Special air quality statement
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Wildfire smoke is reducing local air quality
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(DNR) To help avoid any new wildfires, the Province is increasing the fine for breaking the provincewide burn ban to $25,000
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(Health) UPDATE: Mobile primary care clinic for those displaced by Tantallon/Hammonds Plains fire
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UPDATE: Mobile primary care clinic for those displaced by Tantallon/Hammonds Plains fire
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(Fire) Municipal fires and impacts update – May 31, 5:45 p.m.
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Alert
Evacuation order rescinded
Evacuation order rescinded for residents of Indigo Shores only. Residents can re-enter starting at 7:30 pm on 31 May 23. Residents can only enter via Margeson Dr with identification showing address. All residents are reminded that there is still an active fire in the Tantallon area and are placed on a 30 minute evacuation notice until otherwise notified.
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(Fire) Municipal fires and impacts update – May 31, 8:15 p.m.
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Via HRP
During one of the worst crises facing our community, we are hearing of continuing irresponsible behaviour, including people throwing lit cigarette butts out of vehicles. This can lead to very serious consequences.
As first responders continue to battle ongoing fires, please do your part. Handle inflammable and smoking material with utmost care. Keep yourself and others safe.
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(Fire) Municipal fires and impacts update – June 1, 8:05 a.m.
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Tantallon Fire update via HRFE
Overnight fire fighting continues. More resources today. Hot spot checks and structure protection
Register with 311 and municipal is calling residents
Fire service ze has not gown. 50% contained. 837 hectars
Fast and aggressive conditions expected today. Firefighter safety priority
Police continue security on scene. Reminder for people to stay out of the area.
Resources are stretched but holding strong.
Mechanized system of containment using urban blocks such as roads and dozer cuts to help.
No expected time for residents to return. Crews are working hard to get residents back
Farmers Dairy fire significantly improved.
First responders need to move fast and safely is part of the reason public are being kept out. Poor conditions helping fire spread creates need for fast response and equipment transfer.
DNR leads investigation into cause.
Slow consistent rain needed over heavy downpour so water soaks into the ground vs heavy downpour which will cause run off instead of soaking in
Could be a very smokey day
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(Fire) DNR Update on Wildfires, June 1
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Important reminder (Repost)
Take note
Premier Houston said that effective as of 4 pm on Tuesday, all activities ( hiking, camping, fishing, ATV use) is prohibited. The ban includes forestry and mining industries and other commercial activities on government land.
In addition to the Province of Nova Scotia restricting travel and activities in wooded areas, the municipality is closing all wooded areas of municipal parks and all municipal trails effective 8 a.m. on Wednesday, May 31. Parks such as Shubie Park, Point Pleasant Park and Admiral Cove Park will be fully closed, as they are heavily wooded. However, non-wooded areas of municipal parks, such as greenspaces, playgrounds, sports fields and ball diamonds will remain open for use. Examples of non-wooded parks are the Halifax Common and Sullivan’s Pond.
For parks which have both wooded and non-wooded areas, the wooded areas are closed and the non-wooded areas remain open. An example of this would be Fort Needham Memorial Park where the monument, playground and sports field remain open but the wooded section is closed.
Parking lot closures will be completed as soon as possible, however with many wooded parks across the region this will take time to complete.
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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.
The ban also applies to fireworks and will remain in effect until burn restrictions change.
Keep in mind, details can change quick. Updates will be provided as soon as possible
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(Fire) Emergency crews are on scene or responding to various types of fire calls in and around HRM including a structure fire on Coburg and POSSIBLE brush fires at Prospect area (near St Margaret’s Bay Rd) and West Jeddore Rd. Give emergency crews lots of room to investigate and do their jobs. And please abide by the burn ban
(photo Jeremy Hall)
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(Fire) Municipal fires and impacts update – June 1, 5:30 p.m.
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Via DNR
Photos of the wildfire in Tantallon taken today, June 1
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(Fire) Municipal fires and impacts update – June 1, 9:45 p.m.
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(EMO) Government Closes Aboiteau at Windsor Causeway to Protect Nova Scotians
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Government Closes Aboiteau at Windsor Causeway to Protect Nova Scotians
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You couldn’t ask for a better sight today. No doubt the firefighters at the wildfires are pretty happy to see the rain
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Via Beaver Bank – Kinsac Stn 48
“Thank you to the children at BBK Elementary for dropping off some kind words of encouragement and keeping us in your thoughts, we appreciate it!”
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(Fire) Tantallon Fire update via HRFE
Yesterday was hectic with widespread events. Weather made forest fire fighting difficult. Many flare ups and firefighter safety was key
CRT recruits were involved in many aspects. They will be graduating soon.
General call for off duty firefighters to return
Structural protection overnight.
More fire crews from away have joined the fight. Multiple agencies and more crews
Fast decisions to deal with the various other fires kept all scenes staffed and safe.
Rain from theorning will provide some but not a lot of relief. More is needed
Police continue to secure the area. Of you have concerns about the area report it and continue to be aware of scams.
Continue to stay away from scene. If you were evacuated register with 311
Illegal burns continue to be issued during the extreme burn ban.
Chance of lightning being monitored.
No change in evacuation
Continue to contact SPCA regarding pets
Some residents to begin escorted tours of areas
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(Fire) DNR Update on Wildfires, June 2
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(Health) Puppy power!
HRFE Capt Thompson is at the command center for the fire in Tantallon wildfire and their presence is most definitely welcome.
Therapy animals provide a calming effect and their unconditional love and friendly demeanor spreads through a stressful environment fast.
Siren and Bishop continue a long tradition of therapy dog service with Capt Thompson who has provided this special service for more than a dozen years
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(Fire) DNR air support has been an important resource at wildfires on Tantallon and Shelburne area.
Pilots Daryl Ressler and Ian Moore (posed by helicopter in photo) are two of the pilots at Tantallon today. They say they are flying about the distance of here to Bangor a day.
Air support provides information to crews both air and ground, finding flare ups which may be difficult to see from the ground and dumping water quickly ahead of ground crews sometimes in areas different to access by any other means.
The buckets hold about 200 gallons of water and can be filled in just about any reasonable body of water
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(Fire) Municipal fires and impacts update – June 2, 2:20 p.m.
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(CNS) Financial Support Coming for Small Businesses Impacted by Wildfires
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Financial Support Coming for Small Businesses Impacted by Wildfires
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(Fire) Canadian Armed Forces to assist municipal, provincial and federal partners in response to Nova Scotia forest fires
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Alert
Partial Evacuation Rescind for Tantallon area fire.
A partial evacuation rescind is being issued for the following areas: Lucasville Rd area from Sackville Dr to Hammonds Plans Rd and area surrounding including Timbertrails. South of Hammonds Plains Rd down to St George Blvd, and Stillwater Lake area south of Pinetree Cres.
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(Fire) Municipal fires and impacts update – June 2, 4:30 p.m.
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(Fire) Emergency crews continue to respond to other outside fires. Smoke seen from the Ragged Lake area not long ago. Emergency crews are investigating (photo contributed)
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(Health) Continued Mental Health and Addictions supports for residents
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Continued Mental Health and Addictions supports for residents
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Via CNS
Here is the latest wildfire map (accurate as of 5:30 p.m.) from Tantallon and Shelburne. The shaded pink area is the fire zone, the dotted line is the evacuation perimeter, and the yellow circle is the rescinded evacuation area for Tantallon.
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(Fire) Municipal fires and impacts update – June 2, 7:15 p.m.
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(Fire) DNR Update on Wildfires, June 2
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(Fire) Municipal fires and impacts update – June 3, 9:15 a.m.
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(Fire) From the frontline fighters to the behind the scenes support, you’re all amazing. Stay, safe and enjoy the rain!
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We spoke to Hope from Hope for Wildlife about their involvement in helping through the wildfires in Nova Scotia. Here’s a few points from our chat.
Hope has had an increase in calls requesting help for wildlife.
This is an especially hard time of year with many animals now having young, many immobile such as bird hatchlings and porcupines.
Motorists should be extra vigilantes in areas around affected fire zones as many animals are fleeing the fires
Be aware that wandering wildlife may increase in areas outside of the affected fire zones as exhausted wildlife will be looking for food, water and shelter. Avoid pet interaction with these stressed animals.
Two fawns were rescued by police in the Shelburne area and have been introduced to a herd at Hope. Hope herself has been feeding the newborns and say they are doing well.
Donations help. A lot of resources go into rescuing wildlife. Cash and food such as eggs and green vegetables are most welcome.
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(Fire) DNR Update on Wildfires, June 3
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Via CNS
A update on wildfires in the province will be held today, June 3, at 3 p.m. by video conference.
The availability will also be livestreamed at:
— Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nsgov
— YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/nsgov
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(Fire) Municipal fires and impacts update – June 3, 1 p.m.
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The special air quality statement has ended for many areas, previously issued including HRM.
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(Fire) Municipal fires and impacts update – June 3, 4:50 p.m.
Added – DNR Wildfires Update, June 3 (afternoon)
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Municipal fires and impacts update – June 3, 4:50 p.m /DNR Wildfires Update, June 3 (afternoon) .
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(Fire) DNR Update on Wildfires, June 4 (morning)
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(Fire) Municipal fires and impacts update – June 4, 11 a.m.
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(Fire) A update on wildfires in the province will be held today, June 4, at 3 p.m. by video conference.
The availability will also be livestreamed at:
— Facebook: www.facebook.com/nsgov
— YouTube: www.youtube.com/nsgov
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Alert update
Partial Evacuation Rescind
Residents in Glen Arbour can return to their homes at 3:00 pm today, and residents in the area East of Stillwater Lake can return at 4:00 pm today. Hammonds Plains Rd is still closed and Stillwater Lake area is to be accessed from the Tantallon side. Glen Arbour must be accessed from the Bedford side. Residents must have ID to allow them in. Please read the messaging on safe returning and drinking water and see updated maps that are on www.Halifax.ca. Power will be restored this evening.
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(DNR) 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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(Fire) Municipal fires and impacts update – June 4, 3:40 p.m.
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(DNR) DNR Update on Wildfires, June 5
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(Fire) Municipal fires and impacts update – June 5, 7:55 a.m.
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Via CNS
An update on wildfires in the province will be held today, June 5, at 3 p.m. by video conference.
The availability will be livestreamed at:
— Facebook: www.facebook.com/nsgov
— YouTube: www.youtube.com/nsgov
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(Fire) Municipal fires and impacts update – June 5, 1:25 p.m.
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Via CNS
Donations, Rescued Goat in Shelburne County
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(CNS) Applications Now Open for Small Business Wildfire Relief Program
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Applications Now Open for Small Business Wildfire Relief Program
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(Fire) Nova Scotia’s musicians and supporters wish to help those in need and they have organized a “Wildfire Relief Benefit” with many of our wonderful multi-award winning artists
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(Health) The Province is urging people who have wells and live in the areas that were evacuated because of wildfires to take steps to make sure their drinking water is safe
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Alert update
Partial Evacuation Rescind.
Phase 2 residents can return home now in Upper Hammonds Plains, except for Bonsai Dr, Cyprus Ct, Yew St. Hammonds Plains Rd will be open to thru traffic starting at 7:00 am Tuesday 6 June.
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(Fire) Municipal fires and impacts update – June 5, 7:30 p.m.
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(Update) Municipal fires and impacts update – June 5, 7:30 p.m.
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(Fire) Municipal fires and impacts update – June 6, 1 p.m.
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(Fire) DNR Update on Wildfires, June 6
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(Fire) Governments Match Donations to Red Cross to Support Nova Scotians
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Governments Match Donations to Red Cross to Support Nova Scotians
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(Fire) The Halifax Regional Municipality is advising residents of the following updates to municipal services as well as supports to those impacted by the fires
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(Health) Water stations have been set up by Halifax Water to assist those from the wildfire
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Water stations have been set up by Halifax Water to assist those from the wildfire
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(Fire) The municipality will announce a confirmed date and time tomorrow, Thursday, June 8, for when most residents in Phase 3, whose homes are outside of the area of significant impact, can return to their homes
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(Fire) The Halifax Regional Municipality is advising residents of the following evacuation area update
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The Halifax Regional Municipality is advising residents of the following evacuation area update
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(Fire) The Barrington Lake wildfire in Shelburne County is still classified as “being held.”
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The Barrington Lake wildfire in Shelburne County is still classified as “being held.”
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