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.
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.
