Premier Andrew Furey tweets "stay safe Nova Scotia."
A state of emergency has been declared in Halifax. Homes have been evacuated and dozens are burning. Premier Andrew Furey tweeted “ our thoughts are with our Atlantic cousins as they deal with these forest fires. Newfoundland Labrador water bombers are there….stay safe Nova Scotia". Various posts on social media also include people offering space for horses being evacuated.
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No buildings or equipment damaged during an overnight fire at Wildcove and a water bomber is on the scene
Lynn Howse is the Regional Outreach Officer with WRWM. She says the fire started and stayed far enough away.
Fire ban in effect in Corner Brook until further notice
Burning permits are suspended.
RNC handing out tickets and adding enforcement in a construction zone near Steady Brook
The town issued an advisory yesterday in light of hearing about excessive speeds on Marble Drive.
“March for Atlantic Salmon” at the Majestic Lawn in Corner Brook on Sunday
There will also be a special top chef pop-up celebration at the event on Sunday.
Crews continue to work on hot spots after an overnight fire at Wildcove and air quality advisories have been issued
Marine Contractors is on site at the landfill with an excavator breaking apart burning piles so water can be applied directly to fire sources.
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