Halifax Fire officials say the 30 millimetres of rain that fell on Saturday made it “a good day,” but firefighters on the ground are still working on putting out flareups and smoldering areas. “One captain relayed to me the surprise that even with the rain we’ve had in digging down and finding flareups and finding […]
Rain brings relief to firefighters, but Tantallon may remain a fire scene for weeks or months
“It’s raining,” said Halifax Deputy Fire Chief Dave Meldrum at this morning’s press briefing in Tantallon. “We’re very pleased about that rain.” Yesterday, the Tantallon Fire grew to 950 hectares, but this morning the fire is 80% contained, and its status has changed from “out of control” to “held,” said Dave Steeves, a technician of […]
Mental health services on site at Halifax evacuation centre for residents displaced by fires
Nova Scotia Health mobile unit team at Canada Games Centre offering support; another mobile unit set up in Shelburne comfort centre.
Province issues emergency order to close Windsor aboiteau
Concern over tinderbox conditions in the woods and a reliable source of water in the event of a fire is being cited as a reason by the MLA for Windsor and Hants West to override a federal ministerial order. The order issued by the federal Fisheries minister in March 2021 opened the sluice gates of […]
Today’s fire news. The Halifax Examiner is here for you again; will you be here for the Halifax Examiner?
When I popped onto the computer last Sunday night and learned a fire was raging in the western suburbs, I knew the Halifax Examiner was going to be busy this week.
IWK: Creating safe spaces can help reduce anxiety in children during, after wildfires
Find normal routines, limit access to social media, says Holly Murphy, leader of the IWK Health Centre’s trauma-informed care team.
Internal documents show Nova Scotia’s Liberal government assumed Northern Pulp links to Asia Pulp & Paper, links Paper Excellence execs deny
On Tuesday this week, Paper Excellence executives told the parliamentary standing committee on natural resources that there is no link between Asia Pulp & Paper (APP), headed by Teguh Ganda Wijaya, and Paper Excellence, which they said is owned solely by his son, Jackson Wijaya. Paper Excellence is now the largest pulp and paper company […]
Halifax Fire deputy chief pleads with residents to stop illegal burns, as new fires blaze in HRM
Halifax Fire’s deputy chief pleaded with people to stop with illegal burning as wildfires continued across the province and new fires started in locations around HRM. “We’re having a very, very busy afternoon due to fire activity,” said Dave Meldrum during Thursday’s 5pm briefing. “We’ve had 12 outside fires since noon today. We also have […]
IBC: Holds on new insurance policies common on purchase of homes within wildfire radius
Limitations on new policies may be lifted when state of emergency is lifted, says Amanda Dean with Insurance Bureau of Canada.
Tantallon wildfire 50% contained; new fire in Shelburne County, while others out of control
Dave Steeves, technician of forest resources with the Department of Natural Resources, said today will be “an aggressive fire day.”