The Canadian military is being brought in to Nova Scotia to help the province deal with its largest wildfire in history. As of June 1, there are 16 active wildfires burning, with officials reporting that 200 structures have been destroyed, including 151 houses.
Bill Blair, minister of emergency preparedness, said at a news conference in Ottawa on June 1 that Nova Scotia had asked the federal government for assistance and the federal government approved the request on May 31.
Jonathan Wilkinson, federal minister of natural resources said help would be coming, “hopefully” before the end of the day.
Federal Support
Canadian Armed Forces will work with provincial emergency management officials to provide planning and coordination supports, ignition specialist personnel and equipment, and other firefighting resources, to help with fire turnover, mop up, and hotspot dousing….