The Halifax Regional Municipality has declared a local state of emergency in communities affected by a massive wildfire. The municipality said the state of emergency would last seven days, 'unless otherwise lifted or extended.'
The Halifax Regional Municipality declared a local state of emergency in areas impacted by the wildfireN.S. crews battle wildfire as residents evacuate areaLong lines of cars were seen leaving Upper Tantallon, N.S., as crews worked to contain a fast-moving wildfire.
In a news release Sunday night, the municipality said the state of emergency would last seven days, "unless otherwise lifted or extended." Halifax Regional Fire & Emergency District Chief Rob Hebb said dozens of crews were at the site attempting to control the fire. One helicopter was at the scene and another was on the way.
He said firefighters will have a better understanding of the size of the fire on Monday, when Nova Scotia Natural Resources and Renewables will conduct an aerial survey.
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