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⚠️ 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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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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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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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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⚠️ ‼️ 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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⚠️ POSSIBLE EVACUATION NOTICE VIA Province of Nova Scotia A Forest Fire Alert has been issued by the Department of Natural Resources. ⚠️ West Dalhousie Road from the Morse Road to the community centre at 4868 West Dalhousie Rd. Be advised that there is a wildfire in the Godfrey Lake area and residents should be […]
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There is another wildfire being reported just outside of Bridgetown, Annapolis County at this hour. Helicopter is reported to be on site working the fire, which I believe is in a remote area outside of West Dalhousie. ⚠️ Please Note: I cannot confirm any information at this time. Smoke can be visible from Middleton, Bridgetown […]
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An extended period of hot and humid weather is expected. Time span: Monday through Wednesday. Maximum daytime temperatures: 29 to 31 degrees Celsius (Humidex 32 to 36), except cooler along parts of the coast. Minimum nighttime temperatures: 16 to 18 degrees Celsius. Locations: Nova Scotia except extreme western regions. Remarks: A humid air mass building […]
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There is a Go Fund Me Page set up to support the family of Kerstin Wetter who went missing over the weekend in Nictaux and was tragically found deceased. You can visit the link attached below, if you are looking to donate. If you are unable, sharing this link, may help by reducing some of […]
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⚠️ Missing woman in Nictaux found deceased. The 32-year-old woman reported missing from Nictaux, who was last seen on the afternoon of August 2, has been found deceased. At approximately 7:25 a.m. this morning, the woman was found by ground search and rescue volunteers in a wooded area near the last known location. Officers remain […]
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