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Helicopter crashes fighting wildfire in Nova Scotia, pilot rescued and conscious

A pilot was rescued Friday after a helicopter with Nova Scotia's Department of Natural Resources crashed in shallow water ...
Halifax Courier on MSN6h

What is going on in Halifax town centre: Buildings evacuated and grey smoke fills streets as fire breaks out in Halifax town centre

A fire has caused some buildings to be evacuated and smoke to fill streets in Halifax town centre this morning.

Fire in Halifax town centre

Watch as smoke billows from a Halifax town centre building after a fire broke out. Video by Lauren Murray ...
The Canadian Press on MSN20h

Lightning strike across Nova Scotia could soon ignite more wildfires: official

Fire officials in Nova Scotia are worried more wildfires will be ignited in the days ahead after thunderstorms rolled across the province Thursday night and into the morning.

Halifax County volunteer fire department plans new station with modern amenities

HALIFAX COUNTY, Va. (WSET) — The Cluster Volunteer Fire Department is preparing to construct a new fire station! EMS Lieutenant Cerenity Perkins said the department recently acquired land just down ...
The Canadian Press on MSN16h

Who bears responsibility to prevent wildfire disasters: government or individuals?

As climate change continues to raise the risk of extreme wildfires, a debate has arisen over who bears the responsibility to prevent disasters: government or individuals? Wildfires have been raging ...

Helicopter crashes fighting Nova Scotia wildfire, pilot ‘conscious and talking’

A helicopter involved in fighting a major Nova Scotia wildfire has crashed in shallow water, authorities say, with the pilot ...