Woods Fire in Cambridge under control
Waterville Firefighters on scene of a small woods fire in Cambridge this evening. The fire is under control! Photos via Adam Coleman.
Continue ReadingWaterville Firefighters on scene of a small woods fire in Cambridge this evening. The fire is under control! Photos via Adam Coleman.
Continue ReadingKings County has declared a State of Local Emergency for the next 7-days or until the emergency is over, due to the ongoing wildfire in the Lake George area and in support of the evacuations. The Canadian Red Cross (CRC) has established a Reception Centre/Emergency Shelter at the Louis Millett Centre in New Minas.
Continue ReadingSome impressive photos from Aaron Sawler taken in Waterville between the hours of 3PM-5PM today as fire conditions intensified throughout the afternoon. This fire is the same one that was reported last night in Lake George which was classified by DNR as “Being Held” and has been reverted to “Out of control.” Conditions have intensified […]
Continue ReadingThe Quebec 415s have arrived in Lake George and are working the fire at this hour. Heavy smoke continues to be seen from various areas in the Annapolis Valley. The smoke is moving across the mountain towards Hants County impacting these areas and will continue to impact areas in Hants and East Hants and potentially […]
Continue Reading⚠️ EMERGENCY ALERT ISSUED ⚠️ Evacuation Order Lake George, Kings County Wildfire Lake George area. Residents from the southern boundary of Lake George, to the Northern Boundary of Lake George are to evacuate immediately. Residents of Lake George are to immediately evacuate due to risk of Wildfire. Take your pets, important documents and enough medication, […]
Continue ReadingThe Lake George Wildfire has been reclassified as out of control and is estimated at 80 hectares in size. Ground crews have evacuated from the immediate area due to intense fire conditions and the fire is threatening structures and camps in and around the active fire zone. NWT Territories water bombers have been making strikes […]
Continue Reading⚠️ EMERGENCY ALERT ISSUED ⚠️ Prepare to evacuate for residents in the Lake George area.
Continue Reading⚠️🚥 TRAFFIC ADVISORY 🚥⚠️ Due to the wildfire in Lake George, Aylesford Road is being shut down, fire conditions continue to intensify and the area is experiencing reduced visibility. Fire crews are starting to pull out of some areas and additional measures may be needed depending on the current activity. Adrian J.
Continue ReadingOver the past hour fire conditions have increased at the fire in Lake George. Heavy smoke can be seen from various areas across the Annapolis Valley and smoke is drifting into areas heading towards Kentville. The Northwest Territories 802 water bombers are back on site as heavy winds continue this afternoon. Adrian J.
Continue ReadingAylesford Firefighters are just wrapping up from a small woods fire in Aylesford Mountain. Thankfully a water truck happened to be in the area and got the fire well knocked down before spreading further. Adrian J.
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