Newfoundland and Labrador has sent water bombers to help Nova Scotia with its forest fires. Officials told CTV News that a wildfire that began in the Upper Tantallon, N.S.
, area Sunday is ongoing and still not under control.
A state of emergency is in effect and comfort centres are open to assist those impacted by the wildfire raging through several suburban communities northwest of Halifax. According to CTV News, people are being advised to take their pets and medication with them, as well as supplies for 72 hours. Police, as well as ground search and rescue personnel, are going door-to-door to make sure everyone is out of harm’s way.
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