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Out of control wildfire in Graywood, Annapolis County

July 16, 2026July 16, 2026thevalleyeyephotography

There is an out of control wildfire burning overnight tonight between Perotte and Graywood in Annapolis County. Fire crews were alerted of the potential fire late in the day yesterday and located the fire before dusk. The glow can be scene from Annapolis Royal early this morning. The fire appears to be burning close to […]

Kings District RCMP is investigating a fatal collision that occurred in Kingston.

July 15, 2026July 15, 2026thevalleyeyephotography

On July 14, at approximately 3 p.m., Kings District RCMP, fire services, and EHS responded to a report of a collision on Hwy. 101. Officers learned that a Kia Rio and a tractor trailer, both travelling westbound, had collided. The driver of the Rio, a 75-year-old woman from Middleton, and the passenger, a 28-year-old man […]

Firearms calls in Annapolis

July 14, 2026July 15, 2026thevalleyeyephotography

Annapolis District RCMP responded to two reports initially believed to involve firearms on July 13. One resulted in the arrest of a man and the seizure of an imitation firearm. The other was found to be fireworks. At approximately 5:05 p.m., officers responded to a report of a person carrying a firearm in Middleton. There […]

⛽️🆙 Interrupter clause

July 14, 2026July 15, 2026thevalleyeyephotography

Diesel up 10.7 cents at midnight. No change to gas. Adrian J.

Multiple woods fires have been reported across the Annapolis Valley following lightning strikes last week

July 13, 2026July 14, 2026thevalleyeyephotography

Lightning strikes are actually responsible for just under half of all wildfires in Canada. (PICTURED – West Dalhousie Wildfire – 2025 resulted in hundreds of evacuations and was a result of a lightning strike) With warm weather and limited rain following weather last week, it’s made for prime conditions to allow fires to smoulder. Lightning […]

Wildfire Under Control outside Hampton, Annapolis

July 13, 2026July 14, 2026thevalleyeyephotography

Bridgetown firefighters along with mutual aid and DNR have made quick work getting a fire under control along Shore Road West just outside Hampton. Firefighters remain in the area working to soak down hot spots. Adrian J.

There are two out of control wildfires being reported this afternoon

July 13, 2026July 14, 2026thevalleyeyephotography

Bridgetown Firefighters along with mutual aid are responding to a woods fire in Hampton area at this hour. Limited information on this at this time and crews are responding to the area. Fire crews remain on scene of a wildfire just outside Greenland near Bear River. Firefighters along with a DNR helicopter have made great […]

⚠️⛽️ Interrupter clause

July 13, 2026July 14, 2026thevalleyeyephotography

Diesel up 6.2 cents at midnight. No change to gas. Adrian J.

Arson Charges laid following serious structure fire in Kentville

July 13, 2026July 14, 2026thevalleyeyephotography

On July 7, 2026, the Kentville Police Service responded to a serious incident involving a structure fire on Webster Court, Kentville, Nova Scotia. The fire, which initially started outside one building, rapidly spread to an adjacent structure. Thanks to the prompt and coordinated efforts of the Kentville Volunteer Fire Department (KVFD) and additional local volunteer […]

Remote Wildfire in Annapolis County under control per DNR.

July 12, 2026July 14, 2026thevalleyeyephotography

From Department of Natural Resources: “Quick action from the air and on the ground has helped bring a wildfire near Big Molly Upsim Lake in Annapolis County under control. After fixed-wing air drops yesterday, DNR firefighters were flown into the remote area by helicopter this morning. Continued suppression efforts with water pumps and helicopter bucket […]