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Fire crews and agencies have returned back to the Lake George Wildfire this morning. Department of Natural Resources, heavy equipment, volunteer firefighters and aircraft will continue to battle the 245 hectare wildfire that remains classified as out of control. Most of the focus yesterday was fighting fire near fire breaks, while aircraft continued to work […]
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The Lake George Wildfire continues to burn, just kilometres from Sam Field’s property in Morristown. Field and evacuee of Lake George, Nate Hayden, watched anxiously from the roof of one of the barns on the property today as water bombers continued to battle the fire from the air. Pictured is Nate on the left & […]
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR & BOARD OF DIRECTORS CHANGE Nova Scotia Firefighters School Announces Leadership Transition [Waverley, NS] — The Nova Scotia Firefighters School has announced that Executive Director John Cunningham will retire from the organization effective October 31. Mr. Cunningham has been a familiar presence at the School for many years; the Board […]
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Caught the sunset on my way back from Aylesford Lake this evening from Prospect Road outside Tupper Lake. This week didn’t go as planned, for many, including myself, vacation was supposed to start on Wednesday, to celebrate my sister’s wedding this Saturday and of course I delayed my departure. I’m about to hit the road […]
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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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Calendars are now available to purchase at Cambridge Convenience along Highway 1 in Cambridge. Calendars are $15 each and you can pay via cash debit or credit. Calendars will be restocked but supplies may be limited over the weekend.  You can also get Calendars are Green Leaf Enterprises as well this is cash only. […]
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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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