Article contentTwo Canadair CL 415 Superscoopers from New Brunswick were working the fire as of shortly after 5 p.m. and left the area this evening.Article contentThe planes could be seen refilling on Governor Lake in Timberlea and working a side of the fire as it blows roughly in the direction of Susies Lake.Article content Smoke from a wildfire that has broken out near the Susie Lake Crescent area is seen behind the Mission Mart in Halifax on Tuesday. Photo by Ryan Taplin /THE CHRONICLE HERALDArticle contentThey appeared to be working the eastern edge of the fire.Article contentThe forecast is for the winds to remain southerly but drop out this evening.Article contentThere were reports of civilian drones being flown in the area that could interfere with firefighting operations.Article contentAt 6:30 p.m. an emergency alert was issued to cell phones in the Halifax area warning drone operators not to operate within 9.3 km of wildfire.Article content“If unauthorized drones are present, firefighting aircraft must be grounded,” reads the alert, which warns of fines and potential jail time for those violating the flight restrictions.Article contentArticle contentArticle contentTwo Department of Natural Resources helicopters, with a third set to arrive this evening, were also working the fire.Article contentHalifax Fire also responded this afternoon to a brush fire near a construction site in the area of Pockwock Road and White Hills Run.Article contentTemperatures in the area are around 30 C, with 30 kilometre-an-hour southerly winds – blowing the fire in the direction of a large wooded area and Susies Lake.Article contentThere are woodland trails and a high-voltage electricity corridor in the area.Article contentThe Department of Natural Resources’ fire weather forecast lists fire spread conditions in HRM as “extreme.”Article contentWarm weather over the past month has created extreme conditions for wildfire spread.Article content Smoke from a wildfire that has broken out near the Susie Lake Crescent area is seen in Halifax on Tuesday. Photo by Ryan Taplin /THE CHRONICLE HERALDArticle contentNewfoundland and Labrador and New Brunswick are both contending with multiple out-of-control wildfires.Article contentEnvironment Canada issued an air quality statement for Halifax West and Halifax Metro at 4:02 p.m. due to the wildfire smoke.Article contentArticle content“People more likely to be impacted by wildfire smoke, including people aged 65 and older, pregnant people, infants and young children, people with an existing illness or chronic health condition, and people who work outdoors, should avoid strenuous activities outdoors and seek medical attention if experiencing symptoms,” reads the statement.Article content“As smoke levels increase, health risks increase. Limit time outdoors. Consider reducing or rescheduling outdoor sports, activities and events.Article contentYou may experience mild and common symptoms such as eye, nose and throat irritation, headaches or a mild cough. More serious but less common symptoms include wheezing, chest pains or severe cough. If you think you are having a medical emergency, seek immediate medical assistance.”Article content
‘Super Scoopers’ head home after hitting out-of-control wildfire in Halifax’s Bayers Lake area
