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From Kings REMO – π π’π«π ππ’π³π – ππ‘ππ π’π¬ π ππππππ«π? βFire size is usually just an estimate until after the fire is out, when it can be properly measured. Often, an accurate estimate is difficult due to the smoke and confusion that can accompany a large active fire. This is why a fire can […]
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The Department of Natural Resources confirmed early this evening that one of its helicopters crashed in shallow water at about 424 PM this afternoon, August 15, while working on the Long Lake wildfires. The pilot was conscious and talking with firefighters who quickly reached the aircraft.Β The pilot was safely rescued from his aircraft and […]
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Wildfire smoke from fires burning across Canada and the Maritimes is impacting all Nova Scotia communities today.Β Thereβs a good chance you may smell smoke in your area, always treat emergencies as such and call 9-1-1 if you see visible fire and smoke.Β Smelling this wildfire smoke is similar to the smell of a burning […]
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There is over 1,000 lightning strikes being recorded across Nova Scotia & Prince Edward Island at this hour. Many areas have experienced some heavy rainfall and lightning in NS on Thursday, which has persisted through the overnight hours into Friday. This raises concerns with the current dry conditions across Nova Scotia and the potential of […]
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β οΈ West Dalhousie Wildfires Update:Β Two wildfires burning in West Dalhousie have sparked a significant response to the community along with alert ready messages for mandatory evacuations. DNRR Staff along with Bridgetown & Lawrencetown Fire in Annapolis County and Brooklyn Fire from West Hants, multiple helicopters, Public Safety Field Communications, Department of Public Works, Conservation, […]
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β οΈ Β EXPANDED MANDATORY EVACUATION – West Dalhousie: Mandatory Evacuation Order- Expanded by The County of Annapolis.Β Dalhousie Rd Intersection to 484 Morse Rd; West Dalhousie Rd 4530 to 6186; Thorne Rd 2648 to 3408; Medicraft Ln 122, 126, 126 (Unit 2). Evacuate the area immediately.Β Staying may result in injury or loss of life. Check […]
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Scattered showers impacting various communities in the Annapolis Valley late this afternoon.Β Feel free to drop in the comments where you are and if youβve received some precipitation.Β Lightning strikes are also being detected with these thunderstorms which is not ideal for our current dry conditions.Β While this rain is good, itβs certainly not enough […]
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Gas down 2 cents and diesel down 2.2 cents at midnight.
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β οΈ West Dalhousie Update:Β Long Lake fire in West Dalhousie now estimated at 300 hectares, out of control. About 3 km from West Dalhousie Rd, 42 homes evacuated. DNR and 2 contracted helicopters working on both fires. Crews putting dozer guard around West Dalhousie Community Centre and 2 communication towers Hoyt Lake fire still estimated […]
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β οΈ West Dalhousie Update:Β From DNR West Dalhousie fires still out of control. Evacuation on West Dalhousie Rd due to Long Lake fire estimated at 30 hectares, 30 DNR crew assigned this morning. Hoyt Lake fire estimated at 1 hectare, 7 DNR firefighters on scene. 1 DNR and 2 contracted helicopters working on both fires. […]
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