Halifax Declares Emergency Due to Wildfire in Eastern Canada
Summary by NewsWall Jun 01 23
- A social media video shows smoke rising from a wildfire in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada on May 28, 2023.
- Late on Sunday, May 28, the capital of Nova Scotia province declared a state of local emergency after a wildfire caused evacuations and power outages.
- The municipal authority stated that the emergency will be in effect for seven days, unless lifted or extended.
- Emergency responders are working 24/7 to reduce the threats posed by the fires and ensure public safety, according to a press release.
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| Last Updated | Jun 01 23 |
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uncontrolled fire of natural, accidental or criminal origin, which spreads over a natural or agricultural area covered by combustible vegetation
capital and largest city of the province of Nova Scotia, Canada
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