A wildfire burning northwest of Halifax is now 85 per cent contained, as Nova Scotia is getting much-needed rain Saturday.
Halifax Regional Fire and Emergency firefighter works to put out fires in the Tantallon area.
"We have changed from 'out of control' to a state of being held," Steeves said during a media briefing early Saturday."The rain that we are getting now is going to help the suppression issues, but that being said this fire is not out and it will not be declared out for some time."Dave Steeves, a technician of forest resources with Nova Scotia's Department of Natural Resources, said the fire is 85 per cent contained.
"This is excellent, this is not a heavy downpour that runs off and disappears," he said. "This will soak into the ground more effectively."The rain brings a risk for firefighters going through brush to locate hotspots. Meldrum said slips and falls are possible and there will be an adjustment to cooler conditions after days of intense heat.
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