Residents in a rural area of Halifax County were ordered to evacuate Thursday evening as the Mooseland Road wildfire continued to burn under challenging dry conditions.The fire, located in the Jacket Lake area approximately 100 kilometers east of Halifax, is estimated to have burned over 300 hectares.Officials noted that the fire began late Wednesday evening and spread rapidly due to extreme heat and dry forest conditions.Firefighters faced difficulties controlling the blaze, as planes and crews worked through the day and night.Emergency alerts were issued for a 22-kilometer stretch along Mooseland Road down to Highway 7, urging immediate evacuation.Evacuees were directed to register at designated centers in Middle Musquodoboit and Sheet Harbour.

The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) deployed two helicopters and four fixed-wing water bombers, with additional support en route from Newfoundland.Authorities emphasized the need for residents to stay away from the area as firefighting efforts continued.The incident highlights the challenges of managing wildfires in dry conditions and the importance of rapid response to protect communities.