Images adapted from original August 13 NS Government video
Source: CBC News August 13/25
Nova Scotia’s Department of Natural Resources confirmed on Wednesday that an out-of-control wildfire in Halifax was human-caused.
During a news conference, manager of forest protection Scott Tingley said crews found an open fire when they arrived on scene on Tuesday afternoon, but whoever started the fire wasn’t around.
On Aug. 5, the province banned people from entering the woods under the Forests Act, saying the restriction is required given the high risk for wildfires. A ban on open fires is also in place.
Travel and activity in the woods was also banned in 2023 , 2016 and 2001 due to fires and dry conditions.
The province is also “strongly recommending” additional precautions for industrial and farm operations on private land that are not currently under the mandatory ban, which only covers commercial activity on Crown land.
