Halifax-area wildfires 100% contained, says province

After a week of devastating damage, the wildfires in the Halifax area are now 100 per cent contained, according to the Department of Natural Resources.

In a release Sunday, DNR officials said the Tantallon-Westwood Hills fire is now at an estimated 950 hectares. Nearly 80 firefighters remain on scene.

An emergency alert issued shortly before 3 p.m. Sunday said residents of Glen Arbour could return to their homes immediately and people in the area east of Stillwater Lake could return at 4 p.m.

The alert said Hammonds Plains Road is closed and Stillwater Lake area must be accessed from the Tantallon side.

Glen Arbour must be accessed