About 150 homes were evacuated yesterday, affecting more than 1,000 residents.
Among those on scene this morning are 30 Lands and Forestry crew and two helicopters, 25 Halifax firefighters with two engines and five tankers, along with RCMP and emergency services. Officials say Highway 107 remains closed between Exits 18 and 20. Local roads in the area will remain blocked Sunday to allow for firefighting efforts.
Jim Rudderham, the province’s acting manager for forest protection, said Saturday that the fire was first reported on the north side of the highway before it was carried by the wind.The Lands and Forestry department also advised Saturday of a province-wide ban on burning, saying fire risk in the province is high because of dry conditions, winds and low humidity.
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