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Susies Lake Wildfire Reduced to 15 Hectares as Open Fire Pit Prompts Investigation

Fog has grounded air tankers, forcing DNR and Halifax Fire crews to battle the 15-hectare blaze from the ground

Wildfire smoke can be seen near Susies Lake in Halifax.
Fire hoses work on the ground at the Susies Lake wildfire in Halifax on Tuesday, Aug. 12, 2025.
A shoulder patch on the uniform of a Halifax Regional Police officer is seen in Halifax on Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darren Calabrese
A water bomber tries to extinguish a wildfire near Bayers Lake at the edge of Halifax, Nova Scotia on August 12.

Overview

  • Crews initially estimated the Susies Lake fire at 25–30 hectares before reducing it to about 15 hectares by Wednesday afternoon.
  • About 30 Department of Natural Resources firefighters, supported by Halifax Fire, are working to contain the blaze despite intermittent fog grounding air support.
  • Evacuation orders affected several businesses in the Bayers Lake Business Park but did not extend to local homes.
  • A special air-quality statement remains in effect for Halifax and officials advise avoiding non-essential travel to the Bayers Lake area.
  • Nova Scotia’s open-fire ban carries penalties up to $25,000 and authorities have issued multiple fines as crews manage two small wildfires near Lake Paul during severe drought.