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The Lake George Wildfire remains at 245 hectares and out of control. Winds have settled as the sun starts to fall over the horizon. No reports of damaged structures, fire breaks continue by heavy machinery, sprinklers set up for structural protection and flowing from pumps set up at Lake George. Three contracted helicopters have arrived […]
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No chance to gas, diesel up 4.3 at midnight
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Annapolis County District RCMP is investigating a fatal ATV crash that occurred in Deep Brook. On September 30 at approximately 11:10 p.m., Annapolis County District RCMP responded to a report of an abandoned ATV on Hwy. 101 on the east side of the Bear River bridge. Officers searched the area and no one was initially […]
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There has been a new precise measure for the Lake George Wildfire, now estimated at 245 hectares and still out of control. Weather conditions are more favourable today compared to previous days, with a reduction in winds but conditions can change and are still very dry and windy. Unfortunately winds are expected to shift and […]
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I’m very hesitant when sharing any satellite photos. After consulting with numerous of my contacts, many whom are reliable sources, and specialize in large scale wildfires, this is the current approximate fire area of the Lake George Wildfire. It’s important to note that this is not exact and these satellite images are based off of […]
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⚠️ The Lake George wildfire is still out of control and still estimated at 290 hectares. No reports of damage to any structures at this time. Despite windy conditions, crews are reported to have made good progress building dozer guards and laying wet lines with hoses and pumps. Wind conditions shifted at one point today […]
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Annapolis Royal Firefighters with mutual aid assistance from Bear River responded to a smoke sighting shortly before 5PM this evening in Clementsport. Crews arrived on scene to a small working Wildfire which covered an area approximately half an acre. The fire has been surrounded with hose lines and is considered contained. Crews are still working […]
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Two CL-415 Water bombers from Quebec have been reengaged and are back in the valley to help with the ongoing fire in Lake George. Significant amount of air support aiding in this fire in the heart of our community. Adrian J.
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Fire behaviour in Lake George continues to intensify as we reach the midafternoon hours. Strong wind gust are bringing challenging fire conditions and fuelling the fire that continues to burn on both sides of Aylesford Road. The NFLD CL-415s were deployed earlier this afternoon and are working the fire from the air, while crews continue […]
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⚠️ Wildfire Season Extended along with Burn Restrictions: Due to continued fire activity in Nova Scotia, wildfire season is extended provincewide to October 31. Daily restrictions are posted to social media and at https://novascotia.ca/burnsafe/ The full burn ban will remain in effect in Annapolis County and daily burn restrictions will continue to apply in all […]
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