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I have had a contact reach out to me who I believe may be of extreme value to many residents in West Dalhousie, offering to share information about the way forward and the hurtles they will inevitably face. There are many in West Dalhousie who are currently processing and working to find the next steps. […]
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No further updates from Department of Natural Resources since the minor update from earlier on the West Dalhousie / Long Lake Wildfire. Fire still remains out of control at 8,026 hectares and assessments are being made on structural and property damages. Power still remains off in the immediate area of Morse & West Dalhousie Road. […]
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I felt today was the perfect opportunity to highlight our good friend Mr. Griff, who has hung up his harness and retired from the RCMP Police Dog Services. Griff’s vital services and contributions will certainly be remembered and appreciated, not only by his handler, Sneddon, but also by the greater community in which he […]
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Over 1,000 people have been forced from their homes as the West Dalhousie / Long Lake Wildfire is still estimated at 8,026 hectares this morning. The fire is the equivalent of 80 square kilometres and remains very much out of control. Department of Natural Resources is still assessing the damage from Sunday’s explosive fire behaviour […]
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⚠️ Special Air Quality Statement: Smoke is causing or expected to cause poor air quality and reduced visibility. Smoke from wildfires will reduce local air quality. Locations: Halifax, Lunenburg, Kings, and Hants Counties Short range wind forecast: Winds light westerly becoming southwesterly 20 km/h gusting to 40 this morning. Smoke from a wildfire near the […]
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Despite all that’s going on, I’m a firm believer that things will come together. My heart goes out to many of the evacuees who have had to flee their homes. My thoughts and gratitude also go out to all the first responders and heavy equipment operators who have been working around the clock to protect […]
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⚠️ The West Dalhousie / Long Lake wildfire is still out of control and now estimated at 8026 hectares. The estimated size of the fire is the equivalent of 80 square kilometres. Department of Natural Resources reporting that the fire has advanced along both sides of Paradise Lake after jumping dozer gaurds yesterday during extreme […]
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The Province is launching a new emergency financial support program to help residents who have been evacuated because of the wildfires in the Long Lake area of Annapolis County. “Having to leave your home because of wildfire is one of the hardest things a family can face,” said Kim Masland, Minister of Emergency Management. “We […]
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⚠️ West Dalhousie / Long Lake Wildfire more than doubles in size to estimated 7,780 hectares. Many homes have been saved. Despite best efforts, some have been damaged. DNR advising assessment needed before an exact number can be provided. Once information is confirmed, affected residents will be told first. Yesterday’s extreme conditions caused the wildfire […]
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“More than 40 of our staff are helping out with the Long Lake wildfire. We’re clearing brush, maintaining road closures and using our tankers to bring water to fire crews and fuel to emergency responders. We hope to have three more tankers there in the next few days.” From Nova Scotia Department of Public Works.
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