The evacuation order was issued after a wildfire caused power outages and impacted around 18,000 people in Halifax.
The risk of an ammonia leak from tanks at the Farmers Dairy manufacturing plant is also a concern.
Forest fires in New Brunswick have also led to evacuations of around 400 homes.
LONDON DAILY ARCHIVE
Mandatory Evacuation Order Issued for Parts of Bedford, Nova Scotia Due to Wildfire and Ammonia Leak Concerns
Canada has issued a mandatory evacuation order for parts of Bedford, Nova Scotia due to a new wildfire and the potential for an ammonia leak in the area.
31 May 2023 · 03:24 UTC
