Fifth Day of Fighting Major Wildfires in Nova Scotia Could Prove Pivotal

An aerial image showing the magnitude of the fire burning in Shelburne County, N.S. is shown in a handout photo May 31, 2023. The Canadian Press/HO-Communications Nova Scotia

The fight against wildfires that have forced at least 21,000 people from their homes in Nova Scotia is expected to reach a pivotal point today.

Fire officials are worried about a resurgence in two major fires because of a phenomenon known as “crossover.”