Published Aug 13, 2025Last updated 30 minutes ago1 minute readA helicopter drops water on the wildfire near Susies Lake in Halifax on Tuesday. Photo by Province of Nova ScotiaArticle contentFire crews continue to battle the wildfire that broke out near Susies Lake in Bayers Lake on Tuesday, as well as two smaller wildfires in Kings County.THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY.Subscribe now to access this story and more:Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsSUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES.Subscribe or sign in to your account to continue your reading experience.Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsRegister to unlock more articles.Create an account or sign in to continue your reading experience.Access additional stories every monthShare your thoughts and join the conversation in our commenting communityGet email updates from your favourite authorsSign In or Create an AccountorArticle contentThe Department of Natural Resources downgraded the Halifax fire size estimate late Wednesday morning to 15 hectares. When crews pulled out of the woods on Tuesday night, the fire was estimated to be 25 to 30 hectares.Article contentArticle contentIn Kings County, DNR says there are “two small out-of-control wildfires” near Lake Paul, Kings County. The fires are estimated at .9 hectares and 1.9 hectares.Article contentPremier Tim Houston and Scott Tingley, manager of forest protection at the Department of Natural Resources, are to provide an update on Nova Scotia’s wildfire situation at 3 p.m. Wednesday.Article contentYou can watch live here:Article contentArticle contentWe apologize, but this video has failed to load.Article content
LIVE: Premier Tim Houston gives update on Nova Scotia wildfires
