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The Lake George Wildfire is now estimated at 285 hectares and still out of control. Crews worked extremely hard yesterday to limit growth despite dry, windy conditions. There have been no reports of damage to structures. Crews have added additional structural protection measures such as sprinklers and continue to do manual hydration (soaking down vegetation […]
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From Canning Fire: A small woods fire was detected near Black Hole Falls late this afternoon after a smoke sighting reported from Scots Bay. A Department of Natural Resources helicopter was able to attack the fire with multiple water drops before having to depart due to low light. The Canning & District Volunteer Fire Department […]
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I’m providing a brief update on the Lake George Wildfire and coverage for my page. Today is a big day in our family. My big sister is getting married, and I’m honoured to be able to photograph the special day surrounded by many of my family and friends. My page has become much more than […]
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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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Waterville Firefighters responded to the scene of an aprox 100×100 wooded area on fire in Woodville. Crews worked quickly to knock down hot spots and get lines around the fire before a helicopter had arrived to assist. It was released back to Lake George shortly after arriving. Mutual aid from New Minas & Berwick with […]
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Wildfire smoke may be reducing local air quality. Locations: Kings and Hants Counties. Short range wind forecast: west 10 km/h becoming southwest 20 km/h gusting to 40 km/h near midday today. Wind becoming west 20 km/h this evening, then becoming calm overnight. Wind light and northwesterly on Saturday. Remarks: Smoke from a wildfire near Lake […]
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The Lake George Wildfire is still out of control and grew slightly yesterday to an estimated 250 hectares compared to its previous report of 245 hectares. There are no reports of damage to structures at this time, additional fire crews from Greenwich & Nictaux volunteer fire departments have since been called to the scene, since […]
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Hundreds of homeowners and seasonal residents have been forced from their properties and remain evacuated as the Lake George Wildfire continues to burn out of control. The fire broke out on Sunday, September 28th, just a few kilometres from the Fox Mountain Campground, off of a new fire road on the west side of Aylesford […]
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Fire crews and agencies have returned back to the Lake George Wildfire this morning. Department of Natural Resources, heavy equipment, volunteer firefighters and aircraft will continue to battle the 245 hectare wildfire that remains classified as out of control. Most of the focus yesterday was fighting fire near fire breaks, while aircraft continued to work […]
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The Lake George Wildfire continues to burn, just kilometres from Sam Field’s property in Morristown. Field and evacuee of Lake George, Nate Hayden, watched anxiously from the roof of one of the barns on the property today as water bombers continued to battle the fire from the air. Pictured is Nate on the left & […]
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