Nova Scotia sending crew to Saskatchewan to help fight wildfires
A crew from Nova Scotia will be heading to Saskatchewan Thursday afternoon to help fight wildfires in the province.
There are multiple fires burning in Saskatchewan and the team of 20 from Nova Scotia will be dispatched where they are needed.
As of Wednesday afternoon, 19 wildfires were burning in Saskatchewan, with nine of those considered not contained, according to the province.
Evacuation notices have been issued for the resort village of Candle Lake and the community of Creighton.
'Our friends in Saskatchewan are fighting numerous wildfires that are threatening peoples' homes and livelihoods, and they need our help,' said Tory Rushton, Nova Scotia's Natural Resources Minister, in a provincial news release.
'We all remember the deep impact and scars that wildfires can have on our communities. I thank all Nova Scotians for following the daily burn restrictions – that is helping keep our wildfire season manageable here at home and allows us to send our crew out west.'
The Department of Natural Resources says current fire conditions in Nova Scotia allow its wildfire resources to be shared.
'The Department will continue to monitor conditions and make sure sufficient resources are maintained in the province. Crew members could return early if they are needed at home,' the release reads.
The firefighters will be the first Nova Scotia crew helping with the wildfire effort in western Canada this season.
For more Nova Scotia news, visit our dedicated provincial page
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