Firefighters making progress against largest wildfire in western Nova Scotia

Firefighters making progress against largest wildfire in western Nova Scotia

HALIFAX — A senior Nova Scotia fire official revealed details Thursday about extraordinary efforts to save homes threatened by a large wildfire that continues to burn out of control on the western side of the province.

'I didn't expect anything to be left': largest structural protection operation ever in Nova Scotia saved homes from wildfire

The system stretched 10 km and protected 88 homes as 200-foot flames overwhelmed the community.

Firefighters making progress against largest wildfire in western Nova Scotia - Halifax

The fire destroyed 20 homes late last month and it forced about 1,000 people to evacuate their neighbourhoods.