Wildfires in N.S. are way up this year, official says

• 2 years ago
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Kara McCurdy, a fire prevention officer with the Department of Natural Resources and Renewables, says Nova Scotia has had 176 wildfires so far this season compared to 70 at this time last year. McCurdy cites dry conditions and the 'spring dip' as contributing factors for the increase.