Gas Update via Joel Hirtle
Gas down 2.3 and no change to diesel at midnight
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Evacuees set to return as Lake George Wildfire is held
The Lake George wildfire is being held at an estimated 288 hectares and all evacuees are able to return home today. While crews continue working to get the fire under control, there is low risk homes and other structures in the area. With this shift, this will be our last daily update on the Lake […]
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Phased Re-Entry from Kings REMO
Lake George Wildfire – Phased Re-Entry Update (October 9) All residents evacuated because of the Lake George wildfire in Kings County will be able to return home Thursday, October 9. Re-entry will be done in phases with designated checkpoints: 🕙 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. ➡ All civics on North River Road and Aylesford Lake […]
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Lake George Wildfire now “Being Held”
⚠️ Lake George Wildfire now Classified as “Being Held.” “We’re pleased to report that the Lake George wildfire is now being held. That means the fire is not likely to move as long as conditions don’t change. It not yet under control, it could still grow beyond the estimated 288 hectares. All evacuees can return […]
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⚠️ Phased Evacuation order lifting for Lake George
Evacuation Order Update: All previous evacuated areas of the Lake George Wildfire will be lifting on October 9th. Action To Take * The evacuation order for the Lake George Wildfire will be lifted on October 9th in two phases. Phase 1 of Re-Entry is Thursday, October 9th from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. * for […]
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Rain being reported in Lake George
Getting reports from inside the cab in Lake George that rain has started to fall! Taken inside one of the many volunteer fire apparatus on scene today along Aylesford Road. Adrian J.
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Update on Lake George Wildfire per DNR
⚠️ The Lake George wildfire is still out of control still estimated at 288 hectares. Crews were once again successful in preventing growth yesterday, despite challenging conditions. No structures lost. Anticipated rain and cooler temperatures will help. Newfoundland planes have been released. Resources available include 37 DNR, 39 BC and 24 local firefighters, 4 NWT […]
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Progress continues in Lake George
The Lake George Wildfire remains out of control, covering an area of approximately 288 hectares since yesterday’s update by Department of Natural Resources. Despite heavy winds, crews have been able to get lots of work done and have been successful in minimizing growth to date. Crews have returned to the fire this morning and will […]
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“Red sky in the morning, sailors take warning”
The clouds lit up in red as the sun slowly came up this morning. We desperately need rain, which is forecasted this afternoon and into this evening. Hoping that this stunning photo is a sign of relief for the community of Lake George and the firefighters and volunteers who have been working around the clock […]
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Financial Support for Evacuees of Lake George Wildfire
From the Province of Nova Scotia: A new emergency financial support program will help residents who have been evacuated because of the Lake George wildfire in Kings County. Applications open Wednesday, October 8. “This has been an incredibly challenging wildfire season, and the last thing we wanted was to have Nova Scotians face another evacuation,” […]
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