Department of Natural Resources firefighters Walter Scott and Zac Simpson work on the fire in Sandy Point, Shelburne County, on June 1, 2023. (Communications Nova Scotia - image credit)The Department of Natural Resources says a massive wildfire in Shelburne County, N.S., that began burning more than two weeks ago is finally under control. An estimated 60 homes and a total of 150 structures were destroyed by the wildfire, which started near Barrington Lake. Firefighters doing 'mop-up'Steeves said more than 100 firefighters are on the scene in Shelburne County doing "mop-up," meaning the firefighters start at the fire's perimeter and move toward the centre in a grid pattern to put out hot spots. Last week, a ban on travelling into the woods imposed in the wake of the recent wildfires was lifted for all of Nova Scotia, expect Shelburne County and any remaining evacuation areas.

Source: CBC News June 14, 2023 02:44 UTC