The aftermath: 1 year after historic Halifax wildfire changed
On May 27, 2023, a wildfire broke out in the Halifax suburb of Upper Tantallon. The blaze destroyed 151 homes and forced more than 16,000 residents to flee the area.
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On May 27, 2023, a wildfire broke out in the Halifax suburb of Upper Tantallon. The blaze destroyed 151 homes and forced more than 16,000 residents to flee the area.