Eastern Canada's Halifax in State of Emergency as Wildfire Forces Evacuations.

A wildfire near Halifax, Nova Scotia, has forced more than 16,000 people to evacuate and damaged dozens of homes. The capital of Nova Scotia has declared a state of emergency, and temporary accommodation has been set up for those fleeing the fire. The wildfire, fueled by strong winds and dry woods, has hampered rescue services, and there have been no reports of missing people or injuries. Climate change has been cited as a factor that has worsened extreme weather such as wildfires, heatwaves, and tropical storms around the world.