Wildfire Threatens Halifax County Residents | Calgary News

A massive wildfire is raging near Jacket Lake in Halifax County, Nova Scotia, swallowing over 300 hectares under brutal dry conditions. Sparked late Wednesday, it exploded Thursday amid scorching heat, forcing crews to scramble with planes, helicopters, and even calling in reinforcements from Newfoundland. Residents north of civic 2890 and south of 2124 are on high alert, with evacuation orders looming as Mooseland Road is shut down. Authorities, including Halifax Regional Fire and Emergency, are battling to contain the blaze and protect lives amid worsening conditions. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/30f2bcc6662ab38d