Canada experienced a subdued start to the wildfire season this year, courtesy of a cooler and wetter summer than usual, but Canadians should brace themselves for increases in fire activity until the summer, experts say.
The Department of Natural Resources and Renewables announced on Monday, May 9, that the Department of Fire and Resources had responded to a wildfire about two miles west of South Horseshoe Lake in Yarmouth County.
Similarly, preparations for the heart of the forest fire season are underway, with specialist crews being trained and new personnel being recruited, Brent Martin, the deputy head of forecast services for BC Wildfire Service, said in the same press conference in Victoria.
The Response, which happened on May 10, involved two helicopters and 12 members of the provincial firefighting team from the Shelburne and Yarmouth counties.
Provincial fire crews are responding to a wildfire about two kilometres west of South Horseshoe Lake, Yarmouth Co. Fire is estimated to be 50 ha. Crews have left for the night and will return in the morning.
— Natural Resources and Renewables (@NS_DNRR) May 10, 2022
Wildfire near Horseshoe Lake in Yarmouth Co. is estimated to be 200ha in size and is 10% contained. Fire is moving fast because of strong winds and low humidity. Provincial crews from Shelburne and Yarmouth and two helicopters remain on scene. pic.twitter.com/p8OnNuDjIf
— Natural Resources and Renewables (@NS_DNRR) May 10, 2022
A Special Air Quality Statement has been issued for areas near a 50 hectare forest fire burning 2 km west of South Horseshoe Lake. ⚠️For potential health impacts and other details: https://t.co/4rVlJqFIJn #NSStorm #AirAware #AQHI pic.twitter.com/RPWgIrMdul
— ECCC Weather Nova Scotia (@ECCCWeatherNS) May 10, 2022
Two helicopters and 12 DNRR crew members are responding to a wildfire near Horseshoe Lake, Yarmouth Co. The fire is estimated to be 25 ha in size. Winds, low humidity are factors in the spread of the fire. Winds may continue to blow smoke into populated areas. pic.twitter.com/lPUpSmErj6
— Natural Resources and Renewables (@NS_DNRR) May 10, 2022
Tuesday: No burning in Queens, Shelburne or Yarmouth counties today. Burning restricted until 7 p.m. in all other counties.
Check before you burn and know municipal bylaws! Restrictions updated daily at 2 p.m.: https://t.co/RzP6hCjupx pic.twitter.com/sIHje6Cu2f
— Natural Resources and Renewables (@NS_DNRR) May 10, 2022
The wildfire near Horseshoe Lake, Yarmouth Co., is now estimated to cover 350 hectares. Winds and low humidity are factors in the spread of the fire. Provincial ground and air crews remain on scene. pic.twitter.com/HtEdZwPTDj
— Natural Resources and Renewables (@NS_DNRR) May 10, 2022
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