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The fire index for wildfires across Nova Scotia is EXTREME today but how is this measured? The six standard components of the Fire Weather Index (FWI) provide numerical ratings of relative wildland fire potential. The first three components are fuel moisture codes that follow daily changes in the moisture contents of three classes of forest […]
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The province of Nova Scotia is urging members of the public to ๐ซ NOT call 9-1-1 or police of jurisdiction, if you spot an illegal burn ๐ฅ or people not following the travel ban through woods ๐ชพ You are instructed to report violations to โ๏ธ1-800-565-2224โ๏ธย ย if you notice someone not following the current provincial burn ban […]
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โ ๏ธ From the Province of Nova Scotia:ย To protect communities across Nova Scotia and lower the risk of wildfires, the Province has banned the use of all fireworks. As of today, August 6, all fireworks and pyrotechnic special effects are not permitted as long as a burn ban is in effect. There is currently a […]
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I just wanted to put a kudos out to our Kings County Firefighters along with members in neighboring counties.ย Thereโs been a plethora and I mean plethora, of fires not only today, but all across the province this week alone.ย Many are taking their time away from their personal life, to protect and serve our […]
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Youโve probably heard of 4-H, but did you know about the many valuable opportunities the program provides for youth across Nova Scotia, Canada, and around the globe?ย While being a part of the organization, there are many key takeaways, valuable lessons, and a plethora of hands-on learning that youth engage in each day while outside […]
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โผ๏ธ Effective 4PM Todayย ย – Woods are closed โผ๏ธ All woods are closed to Nova Scotians & visitors effective 4PM today until further notice.ย โThe risk is very very high right now.โ Stated Tim Houston Effective 4PM Nova Scotians are to stay out of the woods. This includes, woods that are really not necessary for activities […]
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The Province released the findings of a comprehensive value-for-money audit of the Nova Scotia Firefighters School today, August 5. โThe results are clear, and they are appalling. We are ending our relationship with the school and will set up an interim training plan for firefighters right away,โ said Kim Masland, Minister of Emergency Management. โOur […]
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๐พ ๐๐ซ๐จ๐ฎ๐ ๐ก๐ญ๐ฌ ๐๐จ๐งโ๐ญ ๐๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ญ ๐๐๐๐ง ๐๐ซ๐ฒ ๐๐๐๐ญ๐ก๐๐ซ ๐พ Drought conditions are more than just a lack of rain โ they can worsen the risks of both wildfires and flooding in Kings County. ๐ฅ ๐๐ข๐ฅ๐๐๐ข๐ซ๐ ๐๐ข๐ฌ๐ค: Prolonged dry periods weaken or kill off vegetation, creating dry fuel that can ignite easily. Drought-stressed trees and plants are […]
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I know this message has already been circulated by other pages but resharing incase anyone has missed it on the restriction to fireworks.ย Advisory via the Nova Scotia Office of the Fire Marshal.
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โ ๏ธโผ๏ธ From the Province โผ๏ธโ ๏ธ Due to hot, dry conditions, there is a ban on open fires effective immediately across the entire province. The ban was put in place today through a proclamation under the Forests Act. The fine for violating the ban is $25,000. The ban will remain in place until conditions improve. Learn […]
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