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The 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 […]
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⚠️ EMERGENCY ALERT ISSUED ⚠️ Prepare to evacuate for residents in the Lake George area.
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⚠️🚥 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.
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Over 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.
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Aylesford 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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Firefighters are back on the ground in Lake George this morning, the fire is classified as “Being Held.” Smoke is drifting across Aylesford Road in some areas as the fire continues to burn this morning. Drifting smoke may be impacting residents across the South Mountain towards Lake George direction and smoke can be smelled from […]
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Northwest Territories 802s working a remote fire in Lake George earlier this evening. Pretty neat to see these aircraft in action. We are very thankful to still have these swift skimmers and pilots available to us. These aircraft dump a load of approximately 800 gallons per drop. With a total of four planes flying in […]
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Department of Natural Resources, Aylesford Fire & Lake Paul Substation, are on scene of a working woods fire off of a fire road in Lake George. One helicopter, one bird dog (spotter plane) along with four 802 water bombers from the Northwest Territories are working the fire. Berwick & Waterville Fire also assisting. There are […]
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No burn day for Kings, burn ban & woods restrictions remain in place for Annapolis. You can burn after 7 in Hants. Ensure you check your municipal bylaws! https://novascotia.ca/burnsafe/
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Today marks *46 days since the West Dalhousie / Long Lake Wildfire was reported and is now classified as “Under Control.” From the province: The Long Lake wildfires complex is now under control. This is a key milestone in any wildfire. Under control means the fire is responding well to suppression efforts. It is not […]
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