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⚠️ Lake George Wildfire estimated at 300 hectares. Windy conditions are causing the Lake George wildfire to grow. An accurate estimate is difficult given the amount of smoke – rough estimate is 300 hectares. It is moving from the northern end of Lake George eastward toward the northern end of Aylesford Lake. Further evacuations ordered […]
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Fire conditions became explosive this afternoon while fire crews were fighting a wildfire in a remote area in Lake George, Kings County. The fire was reported yesterday evening where crews made quick work locating the fire and having support via air assets to hit the fire. DNR Crews, Aylesford & Berwick fire departments returned this […]
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⚠️ EMERGENCY ALERT ISSUED ⚠️ Evacuation Order Update. North end of Aylesford Lake, Kings County. In addition to all areas previously evacuated, this Mandatory Evacuation Order Update is from Simpson Cove Rd to the south, along both sides of North River Rd, to Aylesford Lake Beach (580 North River Rd) Residents are to immediately evacuate […]
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⚠️ EMERGENCY ALERT ISSUED ⚠️ Evacuation Order Update. North end of Aylesford Lake on the west side, Kings County. In addition to the earlier Mandatory Evacuation Order, this Mandatory Evacuation Order Update is from Old Mill Lane, southwest to Simpson Cove Lane. Residents are to immediately evacuate due to risk of Wildfire. Take your pets, […]
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There is certainly a glow visible from the fire in Lake George. This photo was taking this evening looking from the North Mountain over to the South Mountain from Dempsey’s Corner. The fire is still classified as out of control. Attached is a map designed by Department of Natural Resources of the current evacuation area: […]
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Waterville Firefighters on scene of a small woods fire in Cambridge this evening. The fire is under control! Photos via Adam Coleman.
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Kings County has declared a State of Local Emergency for the next 7-days or until the emergency is over, due to the ongoing wildfire in the Lake George area and in support of the evacuations. The Canadian Red Cross (CRC) has established a Reception Centre/Emergency Shelter at the Louis Millett Centre in New Minas.
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Some impressive photos from Aaron Sawler taken in Waterville between the hours of 3PM-5PM today as fire conditions intensified throughout the afternoon. This fire is the same one that was reported last night in Lake George which was classified by DNR as “Being Held” and has been reverted to “Out of control.” Conditions have intensified […]
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The Quebec 415s have arrived in Lake George and are working the fire at this hour. Heavy smoke continues to be seen from various areas in the Annapolis Valley. The smoke is moving across the mountain towards Hants County impacting these areas and will continue to impact areas in Hants and East Hants and potentially […]
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⚠️ EMERGENCY ALERT ISSUED ⚠️ Evacuation Order Lake George, Kings County Wildfire Lake George area. Residents from the southern boundary of Lake George, to the Northern Boundary of Lake George are to evacuate immediately. Residents of Lake George are to immediately evacuate due to risk of Wildfire. Take your pets, important documents and enough medication, […]
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