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Department of Natural Resources providing no further size update as the fire continues to remain out of control and estimated at 3,255 hectares. All efforts are being made to save homes. Incident command post is relocated and operating in Bridgetown. Same air and ground crews continue to focus on West Dalhousie area while heavy machinery […]
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The West Dalhousie / Long Lake Wildfire is continuing to burn uncontrollably late this evening. Photos taken from Clarence & the Valley View Look off show the illuminated sky. It’s unknown the exact size that the fire has grown over the course of the day but it’s suspected to be significant. Further evacuations were expanded […]
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The West Dalhousie / Long Lake wildfire is still out of control and estimated at 3,255 hectares today. Further growth beyond the current estimated 3,255 hectares is likely today, due to extreme fire conditions. All efforts are being made to save homes. DNR confirming the Incident command post has moved to Bridgetown. Wind pushing fire […]
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Smoke from a wildfire may be reducing local air quality or may later today or tonight. Locations: Annapolis County, Kings County and Cumberland County – Minas Shore. Short range wind forecast: Southwest 15 km/h becoming southwest 20 gusting to 40 km/h early this afternoon then becoming south 20 km/h this evening. Wind south 20 km/h […]
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I’m hearing reports from residents who have been evacuated in the area that power has been shut off along West Dalhousie Road, as the wildfire continues to burn out of control today. Fire conditions were extreme yesterday and overnight, which are expected to continue into today with increased winds. Due to fire conditions the Incident […]
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There are four main classifications used when it comes to categorizing wildfires. These different stages all mean different things with more complex terms and umbrellas they fall under, depending on the current fire conditions at that given time. Since starting this page, I have always tried to put information out there in a way that […]
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Fire conditions in West Dalhousie are certainly taking a turn as we hit Day 11. While getting credible information that is pertinent to the public has been difficult, there’s no doubt that there were heavy smoke plumes today. This smoke has been noted in numerous communities by dozens of residents late this afternoon. This is […]
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Heavier smoke can be seen coming from the West Dalhousie area today compared to previous days as the wildfire still remains out of control. The fire is still estimated at 3,210 hectares which a new estimated size is expected when that is available. Department of Natural Resources confirming no homes damaged and the same resources […]
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I’ve had a few people already ask about the calendars for 2026! Designs are currently in the works, but unfortunately things got pushed behind a bit with all that’s been happening locally. Big thank you to all the local businesses who are supporting my project again this year, ultimately helping make this happen: Cambridge Convenience, […]
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Happening this evening in support of our friends over at Annapolis Ground Search & Rescue in Kingston. Details can be found in the poster! Adrian J.
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