All burning in Nova Scotia — including campfires — banned until at least June 25 ‘or until conditions improve’ A wildfire that officials say has damaged hundreds of homes is still burning out of control northwest of Halifax on Monday, with thousands of residences under a mandatory evacuation order. On Monday night, the Halifax Regional Municipality estimated 200 homes or structures have been “damaged” so far, based on “initial visual inspections by first responders.” “A full assessment of the damage cannot yet be confirmed. The estimated numbers are based on initial visual inspections by first responders,”Read more