Crews poised to 'attack' historic wildfire in Shelburne County, N.S., after rainfall

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Much-needed rainfall in Shelburne County is allowing firefighters to “attack” a massive wildfire that has been burning out of control for nearly a week.

Dave Rockwood, a spokesperson with Nova Scotia’s Department of Natural Resources, said early Saturday the rain has allowed crews to go on the offensive and “get on the fire line with a higher degree of safety.”

“I will caution that this rain does not yet mean we are out of the woods, but we are now able to have

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