At least 10 homes on fire in N.S. subdivision as crews battle wildfire

The RCMP has asked residents of the Westwood Hills subdivision in Upper Tantallon, N.S., to evacuate as a rapidly moving wildfire is already consuming at least 10 homes.

Halifax Regional Fire & Emergency District Chief Rob Hebb said dozens of crews are at the site attempting to control the fire. One helicopter is at the scene and another is on the way. 

A photo taken Sunday shows smoke from fire in the area. (Dave Irish/CBC)

Residents of Westwood Subdivision in <a href=”https://twitter.com/hashtag/Tantallon?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw”>#Tantallon</a>. Please immediately evacuate your homes due to an out of control fire. Evacuation route is Windsor Dr. to Hammonds Plains Rd. Emergency alert