Halifax wildfire still out of control, 14,000 forced from their homes: deputy chief

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HALIFAX — A wildfire that has damaged or destroyed dozens of homes in suburban Halifax is still burning out of control because of gusty winds and dry conditions.

Halifax deputy fire Chief David Meldrum said an estimated 14,000 people were told to flee their homes after the rapidly spreading fire broke out Sunday afternoon in Tantallon, a 30-minute drive northwest of downtown Halifax.

Meldrum said the wind shifted directions overnight and is now coming from the north, which means the fire is blowing back on itself and could set new fires in large subdivisions on the outskirts of the city. About 100 firefighters are working to contain the fire, and two helicopters from the Department of Natural Resources will be joined today by two water bombers from Newfoundland and Labrador.

 

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