Nova Scotia battles its largest wildfire on record

2023-06-01 23:55

The Canadian fires have had a wide impact, with air quality warnings issued in the US northeast.

Firefighters in Nova Scotia are battling the largest wildfire in the Atlantic province's history.

Officials say the fire on the southern tip of the province has burned more than 17,000 hectares, with flames reaching nearly 100m (328ft) in height.

Meanwhile, another fire that has forced the...