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West Stoney Lake wildfire now classified as under control by DNR. At 6PM, DNR is reporting the West Stoney Lake wildfire in Graywood, Annapolis County is now under control. DNR ground crews, volunteer firefighters and a helicopter worked the fire all day today and the chopper has since been released. Four fixed-wing water bombers dropped […]
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This photo was taken by my sister who resides in Lochaber Mines where heavy plumes of smoke from the fire are very evident just before 6PM this evening. Two DNR helicopters, four fixed-wing water bombers and additional two water bombers from NFLD are engaged. From DNR: UPDATE (6 p.m.): DNR, Halifax Regional Fire & Emergency, […]
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Department of Natural Resources along with volunteer fire departments continue to battle the wildfire in Graywood this evening. DNR confirming multiple fires near West Stoney Lake in Annapolis County. One DNR helicopter on site working the fire alongside ground crews throughout the day today. Fixed-wing aircraft made water drops before lunch and were redirected to […]
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Fire crews continue to battle the wildfire in Graywood near West Stoney Lake in Annapolis County. Fixed-wing aircraft performed drops just before noon this afternoon and one DNR helicopter continues to make water drops at this hour. Ground crews are working the fire and volunteer firefighters are shuttling water to frontline firefighters. The latest report […]
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Department of Natural Resources along with volunteer fire departments are actively working the wildfire in Graywood near West Stoney Lake in Annapolis County. DNR is currently estimating the fire to be 4 hectares and is out of control. A DNR helicopter is on site and fixed-wing water bombers are on route. Annapolis Royal Firefighters, Bear […]
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From Department of Natural Resources: “Quick action from the air and on the ground has helped bring a wildfire near Big Molly Upsim Lake in Annapolis County under control. After fixed-wing air drops yesterday, DNR firefighters were flown into the remote area by helicopter this morning. Continued suppression efforts with water pumps and helicopter bucket […]
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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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