Canadian military to help fight Nova Scotia wildfires amid ‘unprecedented’ season
The federal government has approved a request for the Canadian Armed Forces to help Nova Scotia fightEmergency Preparedness Minister“As of this morning, I can confirm that we have approved a request for assistance from the province of Nova Scotia that we received yesterday,” Blair said.
Canadian Armed Forces will assist provincial emergency management officials with planning and coordination supports, ignition specialist personnel and equipment, and other firefighting resources. “These additional firefighting resources will be used to relieve firefighters who’ve been working tirelessly around the clock to protect communities right across Nova Scotia,” he said.
In addition, more than 300 firefighters from the United States and South Africa are heading to Canada in the coming days.Natural Resources and Renewables Minister speaks about federal support request Federal officials say at least 100 U.S. firefighters will be arriving in Nova Scotia over the weekend to help knock down out-of-control wildfires that have forced about 21,000 people from their homes since Sunday.
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