By Canadian Press

Air quality statements in place for Nova Scotia as wildfires burn

Jun 1, 2023 | 2:02 AM

Air quality statements have been issued by Environment Canada for Nova Scotia as wildfires continue burning in the province.

One advisory targets Shelburne County, near Barrington Lake in southwestern Nova Scotia, where the largest of the wildfires is burning.

The blaze covered almost 180 square kilometres as of late Wednesday, making it one of the largest wildfires ever recorded in the province.

Although tiny in comparison, a new, out-of-control wildfire was reported Wednesday near Lake Road in the Municipality of the District of Shelburne.

Another air quality statement was issued for Upper Tantallon and Hammonds Plains, just outside Halifax, as an out-of-control wildfire there was estimated at just over eight square kilometres in size. 

HIGHWAY HOTLINE

Icy roads and bare condition stretches across N.B. and M.L.

Dec 24, 2024

QB Trade

Maier moves: Riders trade for quarterback Jake Maier

Dec 23, 2024

Family fun

Massive snow shark lands on Prince Albert family's yard

Dec 20, 2024

Cooler temperatures and rain aren’t expected until late Friday or into the weekend.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published June 1, 2023.

The Canadian Press