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Waterville & District Volunteer Firefighters made quick work containing a woods fire earlier this evening in Cambridge. Crews were alerted to the fire around 5PM which was moving fast through the woods. Firefighters deployed hose-lines to get around the perimeter and soak down hotspots, under the direction of Department of Natural Resources. Dry conditions and […]
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The Lake George wildfire is now classified as under control ✅ That means the fire is responding well to suppression efforts and is not expected to grow beyond the current estimated 288 hectares. DNR anticipates extinguishing the fire before winter conditions arrive. To date no structures were damaged and all evacuees have been able to […]
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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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⚠️ 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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⚠️ 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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The Lake George wildfire is still out of control and grew slightly yesterday to an estimated at 267 hectares. No reports of damage to structures. Crews were successful in preventing larger growth despite dry windy conditions yesterday and will give it their best effort again today to protect homes and other structures. Resources today include […]
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The Lake George wildfire is still out of control and estimated at 250 hectares. No reports of damage to structures at this time. Dry windy conditions continue to be a challenge and may cause the fire to spread. Crews working hard to protect homes and other structures. Two crews from BC – totaling 40 firefighters […]
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The Lake George Wildfire still estimated at 250 hectares. Attached is the fire zone area and the current evacuation area. Map via Department of Natural Resources.
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There are two wildfires currently burning off of Aylesford Road in the community of Lake Paul that firefighters are aware of. Both fires are close to one another and are believed to be a result of some lightning that took place on Tuesday afternoon. Aylesford Fire Chief, Shawn Carey confirmed that DNRR fire crews along […]
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There are lightning strikes being detected in Kings County at this hour, Aylesford Fire and Lake Paul Fire substation along with DNR are responding to a woods fire in Lake Paul at this current hour. Thundercells can be seen in the Annapolis / Kings areas. Halifax Regional and DNRR also on scene of a large […]
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