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West Dalhousie Wildfire now 300 hectares and growing

August 14, 2025August 21, 2025thevalleyeyephotography

⚠️ West Dalhousie Update:  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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Wildfire results in Evacuations to small community in Annapolis County

August 14, 2025August 21, 2025thevalleyeyephotography

⚠️ West Dalhousie Update:  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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⚠️ MANDATORY EVACUATION – West Dalhousie

August 14, 2025August 21, 2025thevalleyeyephotography

⚠️ MANDATORY EVACUATION:  Mandatory Evacuation – Issued by The County of Annapolis West Dalhousie Road, civic #4094-5315. West Dalhousie Evacuation due to wildfire. Leave the area immediately. Staying may result in injury or loss of life.  Take your 72-hour kit and critical items (meds, wallet, keys). Check in at Bridgetown Fire Hall, 31 Bay Rd. […]

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Woman charged after search warrant in Windsor

August 14, 2025August 21, 2025thevalleyeyephotography

West Hants RCMP Detachment seized drugs and charged a woman after executing a search warrant in Windsor. On August 1, Southwest Nova Street Crimes Enforcement Unit (SCEU) and general duty officers executed a search warrant at a residence on Stannus St. after a lengthy investigation. Several individuals were safely arrested. Officers seized a quantity of […]

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⚠️ Special Air Quality Statement – Annapolis County

August 14, 2025August 21, 2025thevalleyeyephotography

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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Harbourville Bridge set to open end of day tomorrow

August 14, 2025August 21, 2025thevalleyeyephotography

⚠️ 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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Wildfire smoke from West Dalhousie

August 14, 2025August 21, 2025thevalleyeyephotography

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 Under Control

August 14, 2025August 21, 2025thevalleyeyephotography

⚠️ 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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Glow from West Dalhousie Wildfire

August 13, 2025August 21, 2025thevalleyeyephotography

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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Wildfire In West Dalhousie burning out of control

August 13, 2025August 21, 2025thevalleyeyephotography

⚠️ ‼️ 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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