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⚠️ FROM NOVA SCOTIA EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT: The Long Lake wildfire remains out of control and the wind direction has shifted, so people in other parts of Nova Scotia will smell the smoke. Please keep that in mind if you suspect a fire in your community. There is a significant haze in communities today from the […]
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⚠️ From Public Safety Field Communications: URGENT REQUEST! Any fire department that has a radio affiliated to the forest fires in West Dalhousie (Long Lake) that are NOT involved with the incident are to return to their home talkgroup IMMEDIATELY. Any radio not complying will be inhibited. ⚠️ Please Note: This message has been shared […]
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From Kings REMO – 𝐅𝐢𝐫𝐞 𝐒𝐢𝐳𝐞 – 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐚 𝐇𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐞? “Fire size is usually just an estimate until after the fire is out, when it can be properly measured. Often, an accurate estimate is difficult due to the smoke and confusion that can accompany a large active fire. This is why a fire can […]
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Wildfire smoke from fires burning across Canada and the Maritimes is impacting all Nova Scotia communities today. There’s a good chance you may smell smoke in your area, always treat emergencies as such and call 9-1-1 if you see visible fire and smoke. Smelling this wildfire smoke is similar to the smell of a burning […]
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There is over 1,000 lightning strikes being recorded across Nova Scotia & Prince Edward Island at this hour. Many areas have experienced some heavy rainfall and lightning in NS on Thursday, which has persisted through the overnight hours into Friday. This raises concerns with the current dry conditions across Nova Scotia and the potential of […]
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Humidex values reaching 38 are expected for the next 2 days. An extended period of hot and humid weather is expected. Time span: today through Wednesday. Maximum daytime temperatures: 29 to 33 degrees Celsius (Humidex 32 to 39), except cooler along parts of the coast. Minimum overnight temperatures: 18 degrees Celsius. Locations: majority of Nova […]
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The fire index for wildfires across Nova Scotia is EXTREME today but how is this measured? The six standard components of the Fire Weather Index (FWI) provide numerical ratings of relative wildland fire potential. The first three components are fuel moisture codes that follow daily changes in the moisture contents of three classes of forest […]
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The province of Nova Scotia is urging members of the public to 🚫 NOT call 9-1-1 or police of jurisdiction, if you spot an illegal burn 🔥 or people not following the travel ban through woods You are instructed to report violations to ☎️1-800-565-2224☎️ if you notice someone not following the current provincial burn ban […]
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⚠️ From the Province of Nova Scotia: To protect communities across Nova Scotia and lower the risk of wildfires, the Province has banned the use of all fireworks. As of today, August 6, all fireworks and pyrotechnic special effects are not permitted as long as a burn ban is in effect. There is currently a […]
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I just wanted to put a kudos out to our Kings County Firefighters along with members in neighboring counties. There’s been a plethora and I mean plethora, of fires not only today, but all across the province this week alone. Many are taking their time away from their personal life, to protect and serve our […]
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