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There is a distinct glow in the sky in West Dalhousie this evening. The stars are obscured from two out of control Wildfires. Hoyt lake fire approximately 8 hectares and the long lake fire 0.2 hectares per DNRR. Photos taken shortly after 10PM along West Dalhousie Road. Adrian J.
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⚠️ ‼️ West Dalhousie Wildfire: This remains a very active fire at this hour, DNRR Staff alongside Bridgetown firefighters were in the area this evening. Due to the location and fire conditions crews were not able to begin suppression efforts by ground. Aircraft is expected to attack the fire by morning with additional resources. ‼️ […]
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⚠️ POSSIBLE EVACUATION NOTICE VIA Province of Nova Scotia A Forest Fire Alert has been issued by the Department of Natural Resources. ⚠️ West Dalhousie Road from the Morse Road to the community centre at 4868 West Dalhousie Rd. Be advised that there is a wildfire in the Godfrey Lake area and residents should be […]
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There is another wildfire being reported just outside of Bridgetown, Annapolis County at this hour. Helicopter is reported to be on site working the fire, which I believe is in a remote area outside of West Dalhousie. ⚠️ Please Note: I cannot confirm any information at this time. Smoke can be visible from Middleton, Bridgetown […]
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⚠️ Lake Paul Wildfires Update: Department of Natural Resources & Renewables along with Aylesford, Kingston & Berwick Fire Departments are back on the ground in Lake Paul bright and early this morning. A helicopter is expected to return to the fires sometime today. Firefighters are contending with some challenging conditions including how remote the fires […]
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There is a 30% chance of showers this afternoon with a risk of thunderstorms in Annapolis & Kings Counties. It’s going to be another warm day, 30 degrees feeling like 36 by mid afternoon. Many residents are smelling smoke in communities across the Annapolis Valley. This would be a result of the ongoing wildfires across […]
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There are two wildfires currently burning off of Aylesford Road in the community of Lake Paul that firefighters are aware of. Both fires are close to one another and are believed to be a result of some lightning that took place on Tuesday afternoon. Aylesford Fire Chief, Shawn Carey confirmed that DNRR fire crews along […]
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Department of Natural Resources crew and aircraft are responding to the wildfire in the Susies Lake area of Halifax. DNR helicopters and water bombers from New Brunswick are on scene, along with Halifax Fire and Emergency. Please avoid the area and never operate drones near a wildfire — it’s illegal and can ground firefighting aircraft. […]
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There are lightning strikes being detected in Kings County at this hour, Aylesford Fire and Lake Paul Fire substation along with DNR are responding to a woods fire in Lake Paul at this current hour. Thundercells can be seen in the Annapolis / Kings areas. Halifax Regional and DNRR also on scene of a large […]
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The sun crept over the horizon through the haze of wildfire smoke in Kingsport this morning. It definitely made for some interesting shots along the beach for the sunrise. Have a great Tuesday! Adrian J.
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