A wildfire that officials say has damaged hundreds of homes is still burning out of control northwest of Halifax on Monday, with thousands of residences under a mandatory evacuation order.
On Monday night, the Halifax Regional Municipality estimated 200 homes or structures have been “damaged” so far, based on “initial visual inspections by first responders.”
“A full assessment of the damage cannot yet be confirmed. The estimated numbers are based on initial visual inspections by first responders,” the municipality said in a news release, adding more information would be provided to affected residents once “detailed mapping” is complete.
Burn ban in effect until conditions improve
The municipality said it’s also coming
