He added that Halifax Regional Police have also warned that they’re seeing people flick cigarette butts out of car windows. Savage said they’re taking a no-tolerance approach and charges will be laid against anyone who is burning outdoors. In the latest efforts to prevent another wildfire, Houston said the province is increasing the fine for anyone who breaks the provincewide burn ban from $237.50 to $25,000. Firefighters confer while grabbing sandwiches and watering up during a break for lunch at the wildfire command centre in Upper Tantallon on Wednesday. I just don’t get it with what is happening in this province right now,” Houston said during a virtual news conference Wednesday. Premier Tim Houston was also perplexed by the choices of those who continue to violate the provincewide burn ban that is in place until June 25 or when conditions improve. “Think about other people, don’t be selfish, don’t be stupid.” “We had eight calls for open burning since last evening. Evacuees can register for $500 support at redcross.caĭevastating damage and out-of-control wildfires are not stopping some people from disregarding the burn ban and lighting up in their backyards.įirefighters responded to eight open fire calls in HRM since Tuesday night and Halifax Mayor Mike Savage is fed up.Provincewide ban on anyone going into the woods, whether for recreational or business purposes.Shelburne County wildfire has reached more than 17,000 hectares.Tantallon wildfire has grown to 837 hectares.Firefighters from New York, New Hampshire coming to N.S.Nova Scotia government has made formal ask to federal government for help.Fire ban violation fines increased from $237.50 to $25,000.New fire in Tantallon Wednesday was human-caused.Residents of Indigo Shores allowed in as of Wednesday night.
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