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Heavy smoke is certainly drifting into Annapolis County and is causing poor air quality and reduced visibility along with other areas of the valley. Smoke from nearby wildfires is reducing local air quality. Wildfires near West Dalhousie are reducing air quality in the area and locations downwind. Local smoke concentrations will vary with small changes […]
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⚠️ Habourville Bridge Update: I’ve heard from Department of Public Works that the bridge is being paved today and the road is set to open end of day tomorrow! Kudos to the workers on site, it’s usually quite cool over at the shore but with our recent weather the temps over there have been quite […]
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FROM Greenwich Fire: PSA: Overnight multiple fire departments in Kings County, including Greenwich have responded to numerous reports of the smell of smoke. This smoke, which smells like a campfire, is drifting from wildfires in West Dalhousie in Annapolis County and is blanketing the Valley floor with a smokey haze. 💨If you smell smoke that […]
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⚠️ Lake Paul Wildfires – Final Update: This will be my final update on the fires in Lake Paul unless something changes or there are new developments. DNRR Staff along with volunteer firefighters will be returning tomorrow to continue to put out hot spots. The 0.9 hectare wildfire is considered under control and the 1.9 […]
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There is a distinct glow in the sky in West Dalhousie this evening. The stars are obscured from two out of control Wildfires. Hoyt lake fire approximately 8 hectares and the long lake fire 0.2 hectares per DNRR. Photos taken shortly after 10PM along West Dalhousie Road. Adrian J.
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⚠️ ‼️ West Dalhousie Wildfire: This remains a very active fire at this hour, DNRR Staff alongside Bridgetown firefighters were in the area this evening. Due to the location and fire conditions crews were not able to begin suppression efforts by ground. Aircraft is expected to attack the fire by morning with additional resources. ‼️ […]
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⚠️ POSSIBLE EVACUATION NOTICE VIA Province of Nova Scotia A Forest Fire Alert has been issued by the Department of Natural Resources. ⚠️ West Dalhousie Road from the Morse Road to the community centre at 4868 West Dalhousie Rd. Be advised that there is a wildfire in the Godfrey Lake area and residents should be […]
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There is another wildfire being reported just outside of Bridgetown, Annapolis County at this hour. Helicopter is reported to be on site working the fire, which I believe is in a remote area outside of West Dalhousie. ⚠️ Please Note: I cannot confirm any information at this time. Smoke can be visible from Middleton, Bridgetown […]
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⚠️ Lake Paul Wildfires Update: Department of Natural Resources & Renewables along with Aylesford, Kingston & Berwick Fire Departments are back on the ground in Lake Paul bright and early this morning. A helicopter is expected to return to the fires sometime today. Firefighters are contending with some challenging conditions including how remote the fires […]
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There is a 30% chance of showers this afternoon with a risk of thunderstorms in Annapolis & Kings Counties. It’s going to be another warm day, 30 degrees feeling like 36 by mid afternoon. Many residents are smelling smoke in communities across the Annapolis Valley. This would be a result of the ongoing wildfires across […]
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