Thousands evacuate as Nova Scotia fights wildfires

It has been an unusually active early wildfire season in Canada, with fires burning on both coasts.

Wildfires in the Atlantic Canadian province of Nova Scotia have destroyed homes and caused thousands of people to evacuate.

In a tweet on Monday, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau called the fires in Nova Scotia "incredibly serious" and said his government is on standby to offer assistance if needed. Halifax fire deputy chief Dave Meldrum told reporters that the fast-moving fire is "ongoing and still not under control".No injuries have been reported, but at least 10 structures have been destroyed by the fire, Mr Meldrum said.Image source,No injuries have been reported in the Nova Scotia fires, but at least 10 structures have been destroyed, officials said

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