Man charged over devastating Nova Scotia wildfire
A 22-year-old man is facing charges for allegedly starting the wildfire last year in Shelburne County, which was the largest in Nova Scotia's history.
![Man charged over devastating Nova Scotia wildfire](https://i.cbc.ca/1.6861612.1685617957!/fileImage/httpImage/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/16x9_620/aerial-image-fire-shelburne-county.jpg)
![The fire in Shelburne County is estimated to have surpassed 17,000 hectares and is now believed to be largest wildfire in recorded N.S. history. An aerial shot shows smoke from several points on land rising into the air.](https://i.cbc.ca/1.6861612.1685617957!/fileImage/httpImage/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/16x9_620/aerial-image-fire-shelburne-county.jpg)
A 22-year-old man is facing charges for allegedly starting the wildfire last year in Shelburne County, which was the largest in Nova Scotia's history.