Halifax Wildfire
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More evacuation orders to be lifted for Halifax area residents affected by wildfiresHalifax Mayor Mike Savage said more evacuation orders will be lifted on Friday for residents in subdivisions that sustained the most damage during the wildfire.Canada11 hours
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Rebuilding homes after Nova Scotia wildfires could take up to three yearsA construction industry leader said in an interview on Wednesday that it may take up to three years to rebuild the homes lost in the fires, due to an existing provincial backlog.CanadaJun 7
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‘Many, many destroyed homes’: The devastation left by the wildfire near HalifaxDuring a grim tour through through the most impacted area Tuesday, piles of charred rubble could be seen where houses once stood, with burned out cars parked in driveways.CanadaJun 6
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Nova Scotia handing out free well-water test kits to those affected by wildfiresThe testing is necessary because the groundwater could be contaminated by residue from the fire, chemical fire retardants and fuel from ruptured tanks.FireJun 6
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Halifax-area wildfire evacuees grateful to begin returning homeAbout 4,886 residents are still displaced from evacuation areas after a wildfire in the Tantallon and Hammonds Plains areas forced more than 16,400 people from their homes.CanadaJun 5
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N.S. wildfires: Some evacuations lifted; Shelburne blaze remains out of controlSome people who were forced to evacuate due to a wildfire in the Halifax area can return home as some areas begin to reopen after the devastation.FireJun 5
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’85 per cent contained’: Rain offering helping hand for crews fighting wildfires in N.S.As consistent rainfall begins to assist firefighters' efforts in battling several wildfires throughout the province, only one remains out of control.FireJun 3
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Rainy forecast could offer some relief for crews battling N.S. wildfiresCrews battling ongoing wildfires in Nova Scotia could get some relief over the weekend, with rain finally forecasted to move into the province.CanadaJun 2
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Daycare owners vow to rebuild after Halifax wildfire destroys business, homeThe operators of a beloved Halifax-area daycare vow to rebuild after a devastating wildfire burned not only their business to the ground, but also their home.FireJun 1
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‘Rolling like a freight train:’ How province’s other major wildfire keeps getting biggerOn Wednesday, it was reported that the fire spreading throughout the Shelburne County area had reached over 17,000 hectares, making it the largest wildfire in Nova Scotia history.FireMay 31
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