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Fire behaviour in Lake George continues to intensify as we reach the midafternoon hours. Strong wind gust are bringing challenging fire conditions and fuelling the fire that continues to burn on both sides of Aylesford Road. The NFLD CL-415s were deployed earlier this afternoon and are working the fire from the air, while crews continue […]
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The province of Newfoundland 415 super scoopers have touched down at the Greenwood Base. These aircraft are the same as the Quebec 415s and are expected to work the Lake George fire at some-point. With increased fire conditions expected today and significant wind gusts, I would expect they would be in the air after refueling […]
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⚠️ The Lake George wildfire is still out of control and now estimated at 290 hectares. Department of Emergency Management and local fire department working on structure protection, no reports of damage. Further evacuations ordered by Kings County. On scene are 23 DNR and 20 local firefighters, 4 NWT, 1 DNR and 2 contracted helicopters, […]
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⚠️ EMERGENCY ALERT ISSUED ⚠️ Evacuation Order Update. Aylesford Lake – In addition to areas previously evacuated, this Mandatory Evacuation Order Update is for 1. Aylesford Rd from (and including) Fox Mountain Campground to Civic 3847 Aylesford Rd. 2. All civics on Spruce Dr, Birch Lane and Blue Lane. 3. All civics between 5 North […]
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Smoke from the Lake George Wildfire was drifting onto the valley floor this morning as pictured between the Berwick & Aylesford exits on Hwy 101. Residents can expect to smell smoke in their communities and see smoke as the fire continues to burn out of control. The wind has shifted numerous times in the last […]
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Some photos sent in from the Lake George Wildfire today. “Flying over the valley today, I watched smoke rising in waves and flames flickering through the trees. It was breathtaking and heartbreaking all at once—a stark reminder of how fragile and precious our Nova Scotia is,” Shared Anne d’Entremont, who was flying over in an […]
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The Lake George Wildfire continues to burn uncontrollably into the late evening hours. It appears the winds have shifted yet again and are creating some glowing on the west side of the fire. The fire is burning on both sides of Aylesford Road with multiple fingers from recent aerial photos sent my way. Hoping crews […]
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⚠️ The Lake George wildfire is still out of control and now estimated at 150 hectares after more precise measurements. There have been no reports of damage to structures. Nova Scotia Department of Emergency Management is working on structure protection with local fire departments. Firefighters are shuttling water to supply dump tanks for sprinklers set […]
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Out of province resources working in sequence this morning along Aylesford Lake. Pictured infront are the NWT skimmers lifting off from scooping water and the two CL-415 water bombers approaching behind. Adrian J.
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⚠️ Update: The Lake George Wildfire was previously estimated at 300 hectares, since smoke conditions have improved DNR is now estimating the fire at 150 hectares and continues to burn uncontrollably per Department of Natural Resources. I’ve been without service most of the day and I’ve been out of the loop. DNR held a […]
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