Yarmouth County wildfire grows, not expected to reach homes

By Mark Hodgins

The province says a wildfire in Yarmouth County has burned thousands of hectares of land, and conditions aren't helping crews fight the fire.

The department of natural resources says the out-of-control wildfire now covers about 3,100 ha.

On Wednesday morning it was reportedly 1000 ha. On Monday, it was just 25 ha. 

“Conditions are still adverse, so the fire may continue to spread,” said minister Tory Rushton in a release. “However, at this time, we do not see it reaching communities and the province’s response is being managed by highly trained professionals and fire crew members who are ready to respond at a moment's notice to keep us safe in case of emergency.”

The wildfire response includes 40 firefighters, two helicopters and the waterbomber Newfoundland and Labrador sent along to help out at the request of Nova Scotia. 

Yarmouth County remains under a special air quality statement Thursday warning some communities could see smoke build up into the weekend. 

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