The Halifax Regional Municipality has declared a local state of emergency in the communities affected by a massive wildfire that has caused thousands of evacuations, school closures and power outages just outside Halifax. The Halifax Regional Municipality is advising people who live near the fire to close all windows and doors, shut down air exchangers and stay inside until air quality conditions improve. "Snoddon said there was a chance of isolated showers later Sunday, but they wouldn't be of much help to the firefighters