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Firefighters Attack Halifax Wildfire Burning at Edge of City in Foggy Weather

The wildfire near Bayers Lake Business Park covers up to 30 hectares amid drought, with firefighting efforts ongoing and no evacuations reported, officials said.

  • On Tuesday afternoon, a sizable wildfire broke out close to Susies Lake, located roughly 10 kilometres to the west of Halifax’s city centre, within the Bayers Lake Business Park region.
  • The fire broke out amid extremely dry conditions and was caused by human activity, prompting government wildfire prevention bans and fines of $25,000 for violations.
  • Thirty firefighters battled the wildfire on Wednesday morning, reducing its size from about 25-30 hectares to approximately 15 hectares amid favorable foggy conditions preventing aircraft water drops.
  • Premier Tim Houston stressed the province is a tinder box, urging serious adherence to restrictions, while officials ordered evacuations of three businesses and the Bayers Lake outpatient clinic remains closed.
  • The wildfire continued to burn uncontrollably, but officials indicated it was unlikely to expand further overnight, advising residents to stay away from the Bayers Lake area and upholding strict fire prevention measures.
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Officials say out-of-control Halifax wildfire was caused by human activity

HALIFAX — A small wildfire burning out of control on the western outskirts of Halifax was caused by human activity, Nova Scotia's manager of forest protection said Wednesday.

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Nova Scotia a ‘tinderbox,’ Houston says as wildfire worries escalate. ‘We’re all on edge’

The Nova Scotia Department of Natural Resources says firefighters are back at the site of a large wildfire in the Halifax area on Wednesday morning.

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Wildfire burning near Halifax business park being held

According to an alert sent by the Halifax Regional Municipality on Wednesday, the wildfire in the Susies Lake area is being held. Some firefighters will remain at the scene overnight.

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Firefighters attack Halifax wildfire burning at edge of city in foggy weather

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'Super Scoopers' head home after hitting out-of-control wildfire in Halifax's Bayers Lake area

Halifax Fire is responding to an out-of-control wildfire in the area of Susie Lake Crescent in Bayers Lake.

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Crews Respond to Wildfire at Susies Lake in Halifax

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SaltWire.com broke the news in on Tuesday, August 12, 2025.
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