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A wildfire in the city of Halifax led to mandatory evacuation orders for thousands of homes.

Smoke rises from a wildfire, in Halifax, N.S., May 28, 2023, in this still image obtained from social media video.HALIFAX — A wildfire that has damaged or destroyed dozens of homes in suburban Halifax is still burning out of control because of gusty winds and dry conditions.

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