Officials say a wildfire burning outside Halifax is still out of control, but has not grown in size.
Natural Resources Minister Tory Rushton said Tuesday morning that crews are continuing to try and contain the fire as homes and structures sit empty in Hammonds Plains, Upper Tantallon and Pockwock following mandatory evacuation orders earlier this week.
Rushton said residents across the region have likely noticed smoke in the air this morning.
The RCMP are warning commuters to drive carefully near Exit 5 of Highway 103 due to heavy smoke.
An emergency alert issued at 9:28 p.m. AT on Monday said all burning in Nova Scotia — including campfires —
