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    Wildfire near Mooseland Road – July 18, 5 p.m.

    The Province of Nova Scotia’s Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and Halifax Regional Fire & Emergency (HRFE) are continuing to respond to an active wildfire on Mooseland Road and surrounding area. 

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