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⚠️ West Dalhousie / Long Lake Wildfire Update: Department of Natural Resources advising that the Long Lake wildfire still remains out of control at this hour. The size remains estimated at 807 hectares which has since doubled from yesterday. Aircraft dropping water this afternoon include 1 contracted helicopter and four 802 fixed wing skimmers from […]
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⚠️‼️ West Dalhousie Wildfire Prompts County of Annapolis to Declare State of Local Emergency ‼️⚠️ The Municipality of the County of Annapolis has declared a State of Local Emergency due to the ongoing West Dalhousie wildfires, which remain out of control. “This has become a long-standing incident, and our primary concern remains the wellbeing and […]
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⚠️ From Public Safety Field Communications: URGENT REQUEST! Any fire department that has a radio affiliated to the forest fires in West Dalhousie (Long Lake) that are NOT involved with the incident are to return to their home talkgroup IMMEDIATELY. Any radio not complying will be inhibited. ⚠️ Please Note: This message has been shared […]
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⚠️ West Dalhousie / Long Lake Wildfires: Department of Natural Resources along with volunteer firefighters remain on scene of the fire in West Dalhousie this morning. “Long Lake wildfire still out of control. New size estimate 807 hectares. Aircraft dropping water this morning include 2 contracted helicopters. Ground crews are 44 DNR, 5 fire crew […]
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Below is information on the West Dalhousie / Long Lake Wildfire in Annapolis County. This first photo was taken around 8PM this evening by Ryan Ritchie while on a plane returning from Toronto. This photo certainly shows the area on fire and the direction of the smoke which is traveling in a westerly direction this […]
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⚠️ West Dalhousie Wildfires Update Friday: Long Lake fire in West Dalhousie still out of control. Size still estimated at 406 hectares throughout the day on Friday. Same air resources as yesterday. 33 DNR and 10 local firefighters on scene. Heavy equipment continuing fire barrier work. Hoyt Lake is still estimated at 1 hectare, this […]
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With the recent water bombers scooping water from the Annapolis River in Round Hill today, this is a great reminder to fellow drone operators to be aware. Operating drones anywheres near efforts related to wildfires can result in severe impacts and ground aircraft. It is illegal to operate drones near wildfires or in areas that […]
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Even though fires are considered under control, volunteer firefighters continue to work to help ensure these fires are completely out. (Photo taken by Shane Chapman) Today is day four, that Aylesford & District Firefighters have been on scene working to put out two seperate wildfires in Lake Paul along side Department of Natural Resources. Over […]
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From Kings REMO – 𝐅𝐢𝐫𝐞 𝐒𝐢𝐳𝐞 – 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐚 𝐇𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐞? “Fire 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. The pilot was safely rescued from his aircraft and […]
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