Early estimates indicate 200 structures damaged in Halifax-area wildfire
Approximately 200 homes or structures have been damaged by the wildfire that began burning Sunday in the Upper Tantallon, N.S., area, according to preliminary estimates.
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Some Halifax residents say they received confusing communication amid wildfire
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![CTV's Paul Hollingsworth provides an update on the Tantallon-area wildfire.]()
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![Halifax Fire, DNR, and the RCMP provide details on the current status of the Tantallon-area wildfire.]()
The latest on the Shelburne County wildfire
![CTV's Jonathan MacInnis provides an update on the Shelburne County wildfire.]()
N.B. wildfire still burning out of control
![A fire in southwestern New Brunswick, that destroyed a home and forced evacuations, is still burning out of control.]()
Dry days ahead, air quality statements in effect
![CTV Atlantic meteorologist Kalin Mitchell has the latest on how the weather conditions will impact the wildfires burning in the Maritimes.]()
Border crossing reopens following security threat
![The border crossing between Houlton, Maine and Woodstock, N.B. was closed for hours Monday following a security threat.]()
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Approximately 200 buildings damaged by wildfire
![The HRM said Monday night that approximately 200 homes or structures have been damaged by the Tantallon wildfire.]()
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