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• 'It will be a test today': Barrington wildfire grows to 21,000 hectares

  The largest wildfire in Nova Scotia now covers over 21,000 hectares in Shelburne County.

  

• Ottawa approves Nova Scotia's request for federal assistance combating wildfires

  Ottawa has approved a request for federal assistance from Nova Scotia to support the province’s efforts to combat multiple out of control wildfires.

  

• How natural disasters can create long-lasting trauma

  As wildfires continue to ravage across Canada, an expert warns that people who live through such natural disasters could experience serious mental health issues in the long term.

• N.S. premier calls for urgent, proactive firefighting help from Ottawa

  Premier Tim Houston repeated his calls for urgent firefighting help Thursday, asking Ottawa to “be proactive” with aid as multiple wildfires continue to burn out of control.

• N.S. government closes aboiteau at Windsor causeway, state of emergency declared

  The Nova Scotia government is closing the aboiteau at Windsor causeway to protect nearby residents in the event of a fire.

• Prospect Road fire 'knocked down,' but not yet under control: Halifax deputy fire chief

  Halifax deputy fire chief David Meldrum says a new fire started Thursday afternoon on Prospect Road, near St. Margaret’s Bay Road, and “a large area of forest and brush are involved.”

• Shelburne County wildfires displace thousands, Barrington grows to 20,000 hectares

  The largest wildfire in Shelburne County, N.S., covers more than 20,000 hectares.

• IWK Telethon For Children postponed due to devastating wildfires in the Maritimes

  The IWK Foundation has made the decision to reschedule the annual IWK Telethon for Children, which airs on CTV Atlantic, until later this summer.

• Shelburne County Evacuees wonder if their homes are standing

  As wildfires rage across Shelburne County, many evacuees question whether their homes are still standing.

• Gas prices drop in N.S. and P.E.I., rise in N.B.

  For the most part, drivers are paying slightly less for gas Friday in the Maritimes but prices dropped more for diesel.

• 'It was our dream home': Mother of four loses house in Tantallon wildfire

  A mother of four is grateful for an outpouring of community kindness after her home was destroyed in a Tantallon, N.S. wildfire.

• N.S. firefighters battling both fires and heat

  It’s a dry and hot day in Nova Scotia with temperatures reaching peak highs of 30 degrees in some areas as firefighters continue to battle multiple wildfires.