![]() ![]() ![]() Temperatures had dropped Monday, and the wind had receded somewhat, shifting direction so the fire was moving back on itself, a small bit of good news, said Meldrum. We’re seeing wind action that exacerbates fires, and certainly long dry spells are becoming more common in many regions.” “We’re seeing more severe storms than we’ve seen before. “We believe that climate change contributes to volatility,” he said. We come out of winter and the ground cover is dry, it’s brown, the vegetation hasn’t taken on much hydration. Firefighters always hope to get through spring. “This time of year is important,” said Meldrum. The provincial ministry was flying aerial surveys to determine the extent of the fire. “Residents must be prepared to remain out of their homes for several days at least.” “We have a lot of work to do today, this week - for many days,” he said. With no rain in the forecast, Meldrum said it could take the rest of the week to subdue the flames. ![]() He said 100 firefighters and 30 vehicles had been deployed overnight to fight the fire, along with a number of water bombers - including some flown in from Newfoundland - and helicopters from the Nova Scotia Department of Natural Resource and Renewables. Halifax Mayor Mike Savage declared a state of emergency for the region, giving the municipality access to contingency funds and powers to battle the fire.ĭuring a briefing, Halifax Deputy Fire Chief David Meldrum said the extent of the fire and the damage it has done so far is unclear. “If you’re not going to stay and fight it, leave.” “I was born and raised in northern Ontario’s (Sudbury area), and when you see fire you get out,” he said in an interview Monday. ![]()
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