7 h. ago 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 reportedly conscious.

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15 h. ago N.S. wildfires: Blaze in Annapolis Valley that forced evacuations continues to grow

It was started by a lightning strike on Wednesday night and has grown to 406 hectares in size, according to the Department of Natural Resources.

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18 h. ago Newfoundland, N.S. residents on high alert as wildfire evacuations expand

Officials in Newfoundland and Labrador have expanded an evacuation alert along the Bay De Verde Peninsula as the Kingston wildfire burns nearby.

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3 d. ago Man walks into Nova Scotia forest, walks out with $28K fine: ‘I want to challenge this order in court’

‘I’m not trying to make trouble for you guys, I just want a piece of (Premier) Tim Houston,’ Jeffrey Evely told officers before heading into the woods

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1 week ago Nova Scotia provincial parks closing over wildfire concerns, premier states

Nova Scotia is closing all provincial parks as of 4 p.m. on Tuesday amid extreme wildfire risk, with $25K fines and restrictions in place until October 15.

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1 week ago ‘Stay out of the woods’: N.S. provincial parks closing over wildfire concerns

Nova Scotia is closing all provincial parks as of 4 p.m. on Tuesday amid extreme wildfire risk, meaning hikers and campers in these locations will no longer be allowed.

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4 w. ago Nova Scotia firefighting crew to help battle Saskatchewan wildfires

Nova Scotia is sending a team of firefighters to help with out-of-control wildfires in Saskatchewan for the second time this wildfire season.

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