One location for an emergency exit from the neighbourhood where the Upper Tantallon wildfire began has been ruled out, but the area councillor is confident there's "plenty" of other options.
After wildfires blazed through parts of Nova Scotia in recent weeks, some homeowners may be wondering how they can protect their property in the future. Fire safety experts weigh in.
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Kara McCurdy, a fire prevention officer with the Department of Natural Resources and Renewables, says Nova Scotia has had 176 wildfires so far this season compared to 70 at this time last year. McCurdy cites dry conditions and the 'spring dip' as contributing factors for the increase.