Jacket Lake wildfire grows to nearly 2,000 hectares amid resident evacuation

A wildfire on Nova Scotia's eastern shore that started Wednesday night has grown to nearly 2,000 hectares. Fixed-wing water bombers from both Nova Scotia and Newfoundland have been dousing the flames throughout the day and two emergency shelters have been set up for evacuees.

Many residents have been ordered to evacuate in rural Halifax and are recommended to pack an emergency go-bag with essentials like medications, water and clothing.

Ella MacDonald has more on those impacted.

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