Nova Scotia drivers encountered heavy smoke, flames and glowing embers on roads Sunday.A large wildfire is burning out of control about 25 kilometres northwest of downtown Halifax and more than 16,000 people have been forced from their homes, according to the Halifax Regional Municipality.Video also showed smoke billowing over the Halifax skyline.“It’s a very stressful time for people,” Halifax Mayor Mike Savage said. “It’s life-changing for people who have been impacted by this. It’s a very ser

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