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Just getting back into service range, these photos were sent in from a pilot over the Lake George Wildfire around 1PM this afternoon. Fire conditions continue to intensify with plumes of smoke visible from various locations. Crews struggling to keep up with the fire while heavy machinery work to make fire breaks and aircraft drop […]
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The Quebec CL-415s have been scooping water since before noon today from Aylesford Lake, working the Lake George Wildfire. Impressive to see these scoopers in action especially with how windy it is up here on the mountain. Winds continue this afternoon as the wildfire burns out of control. Adrian J.
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The wildfire in Lake George continues to burn out of control at this hour. There are currently two CL-415 water bombers along with four NWT 802 skimmers working the fire at this hour along with helicopters. Additonal tankers from neighbouring volunteer fire departments are enroute and structural fire protection gear from Halifax Regional Fire is […]
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A helicopter is flying over the scene this morning to get a better gauge on the size. Last night’s rough estimate was 300 hectares. More evacuations are possible. The Department of Emergency Management is working with the local fire department on structure protection. Twenty three Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and 20 local firefighters were […]
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⚠️ EMERGENCY ALERT ISSUED ⚠️ Prepare to Evacuate Alert. Southwest end of Aylesford Lake (Birch Lane, Spruce Drive and Blue Lane). Lake George Wildfire. Residents are advised to be prepared to evacuate on short notice due to wildfire. Should you need to evacuate, an Evacuation Order will be issued. Be prepared to take your pets, […]
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Lake George Wildfire Out of Control – Current facts as of Sept 30th, 8AM: * The Lake George Wildfire was reported by an airplane in a remote area off of a fire road Sunday afternoon, September 28th which was located approximately a kilometre give or take from Aylesford Road. * Aylesford Firefighters responded and located […]
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⚠️ Lake George Wildfire estimated at 300 hectares. Windy conditions are causing the Lake George wildfire to grow. An accurate estimate is difficult given the amount of smoke – rough estimate is 300 hectares. It is moving from the northern end of Lake George eastward toward the northern end of Aylesford Lake. Further evacuations ordered […]
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Fire conditions became explosive this afternoon while fire crews were fighting a wildfire in a remote area in Lake George, Kings County. The fire was reported yesterday evening where crews made quick work locating the fire and having support via air assets to hit the fire. DNR Crews, Aylesford & Berwick fire departments returned this […]
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⚠️ EMERGENCY ALERT ISSUED ⚠️ Evacuation Order Update. North end of Aylesford Lake, Kings County. In addition to all areas previously evacuated, this Mandatory Evacuation Order Update is from Simpson Cove Rd to the south, along both sides of North River Rd, to Aylesford Lake Beach (580 North River Rd) Residents are to immediately evacuate […]
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⚠️ EMERGENCY ALERT ISSUED ⚠️ Evacuation Order Update. North end of Aylesford Lake on the west side, Kings County. In addition to the earlier Mandatory Evacuation Order, this Mandatory Evacuation Order Update is from Old Mill Lane, southwest to Simpson Cove Lane. Residents are to immediately evacuate due to risk of Wildfire. Take your pets, […]
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