IN PHOTOS: Fire crews work to tame wildfire in Halifax

A waterbomber make a pass over the Susies Lake wildfire in Halifax Regional Municipality. (Province of Nova Scotia)

By CityNews Halifax Staff

Posted Aug 12, 2025 06:45:33 PM.

Last Updated Aug 13, 2025 11:41:00 AM.

Local fire officials say the wildfire near Susies Lake has grown to an estimated six to ten hectares by Tuesday evening.

Helicopters have been busy dropping water on the blaze with planes laying fire retardant and water. It was also reported that 30 firefighters have tackled the wildfire from the ground.

Reports from the scene suggest the firefighting efforts seem to have limited the likelihood of the wildfire from getting worse.

Numerous runs by water bombers dropping water in an attempt to extinguish the fire were conducted. Teams even flew in from New Brunswick to assist.

Water bomber Halifax fire
Department of Natural Resources firefighters Dylan Mulder, left, and Elijah DeCoste, both of Jeddore, watch a water bomber make a pass over the wildfire. (Province of Nova Scotia)
Water bomber Susies Lake wildfire
A water bomber make a pass over the Susies Lake wildfire in Halifax Regional Municipality. (Province of Nova Scotia)
Waterbomber fighting Bayers Lake wildfire
Waterbomber fighting Bayers Lake wildfire on August 12, 2025. (Dan Ahlstrand | CityNews)
Bayers Lake wildfire helicopter
Helicopter fighting Bayers Lake wildfire on August 12, 2025. (Dan Ahlstrand | CityNews)
Waterbomber fighting Bayers Lake wildfire
Waterbomber fighting Bayers Lake wildfire on August 12, 2025. (Dan Ahlstrand | CityNews)
Bayers Lake wildfire
Airplane dropping fire retardant on Bayers Lake wildfire on August 12, 2025. (Dan Ahlstrand | CityNews)
wildfire smoke in Halifax
Smoke from early start to fire in Halifax on August 12, 2025. (Courtesy: @amelissa555 | X)
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