Seven Mile Lake Wildfire
-
Travel restrictions, burn ban lifted across all of Nova ScotiaThe burn ban and travel restrictions were put in place in most of the province due to extremely dry conditions.CanadaAug 17, 2016
-
Nova Scotia firefighting budget up in smoke after recent wildfiresBefore the recent fires started burning, the province's firefighting budget -- $686,000 for the year -- had already reached $520,000.CanadaAug 16, 2016
-
Seven Mile Lake wildfire burning near Kejimkujik Park fully containedThe fire at Seven Mile Lake broke out August 4th and crews have been battling the blaze ever since amidst dry conditions.CanadaAug 15, 2016
![]()
-
‘Lots to do’: Kejimkujik campers forge on despite ban and restrictionsA steady flow of campers continue to enjoy camping at Kejimkujik National Park despite the wildfire burning nearby.EnvironmentAug 12, 2016
![]()
-
Seven Mile Lake wildfire still growing despite ‘significant progress’The government says Trunk 8 highway remains closed because of water bombing activity.CanadaAug 12, 2016
![]()
-
What Halifax-area trails have been closed due to provincial travel restrictions?All provincial parks are affected by the restrictions, including Cape Chignecto, which is closed to both backcountry and frontcountry camping.EnvironmentAug 11, 2016
![]()
-
Crews gain ground on wildfire burning near Kejimkujik National ParkFire crews have been battling an out-of-control wildfire near Kejimkujik National Park since last week.CanadaAug 11, 2016
![]()
-
Wildfire burning near Kejimkujik Park grows another 110 hectares overnightThe government is advising that "due to the lack of rainfall extreme fire activity can be expected [Wednesday]."CanadaAug 10, 2016
![]()
-
‘Extremely challenging’ Nova Scotia wildfire spreads to 240 hectaresThe Department of Natural Resources says other smaller fires that were burning in Maitland Bridge, Greenfield, Collingwood and Perch Lake have all been contained.CanadaAug 9, 2016
![]()
