More than 200 crews from agencies across the province have been sent to help battle the blaze. The blaze currently spans about 1,947 acres. “We’re keeping everyone affected in our thoughts, and we’re thanking those who are working hard to keep people safe.”Ī wildfire burning in Nova Scotia’s Westwood Hills and Tantallon areas is “out of control,” a Monday news release said. “We stand ready to provide any federal support and assistance needed,” Trudeau said. Trudeau: ‘Wildfire situation in Nova Scotia is incredibly serious’Ĭanadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau called the wildfires “incredibly serious” in a tweet Monday. “Anyone who contravenes the ban can be subject to prosecution under the Forest Act.”

“The ban will remain in place until June 25 unless the Province determines it can be lifted sooner,” officials said in a news release. Officials in Nova Scotia also announced a province wide burn ban Monday due to the “seriousness of the current fires.” Record-breaking heat scorches the western US and Canada as wildfires continue to rage Saturday's temperatures reached record-breaking highs for several cities across western Washington. The sun sets over the University District in Seattle, Saturday, May 13, 2023. The funds are intended to help with what Houston called “urgent needs such as food and personal care items.” We see that and want to try to ease a small portion of the financial stress.”Įvery household required to evacuate will receive $500 administered through the Canadian Red Cross, according to a Monday news release. “We know you are experiencing uncertainty and distress.

“Our hearts go out to everyone impacted by these fires,” Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston said. The blazes have damaged at least 200 homes or structures, the Halifax municipality said in a Facebook post, citing first responders’ initial visual inspections. The number of people who have been forced from their homes is about 16,429, Erica Fleck, Division Chief of Emergency Management of the Halifax Regional Municipality, said in a news conference Monday.Īuthorities also said about 400 people have been evacuated from Shelbourne County in southwest Nova Scotia.

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Halifax in winter