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Northwest Territories and Bird Dog heading home!

October 14, 2025November 14, 2025thevalleyeyephotography

The four Northwest Territories 802 skimmers and bird dog were cleared this afternoon from Nova Scotia, following over two months of aiding during our 2025 wildfire season. We can’t thank them enough for their assistance while stationed at the Greenwood base and wish them a safe flight home! Thank you!!!!!! 😊 Photos taken while on […]

NWT Skimmers and Bird dog fighting Lake George Wildfire

October 6, 2025November 13, 2025thevalleyeyephotography

After taking a day off yesterday the four NWT 802 skimmers and bird dog (spotter plane) lifted off and have been working the Lake George Wildfire this afternoon. Photos taken in the community of Morristown shortly before 2PM today. Adrian J.

Efforts to fight Lake George Wildfire continue

September 30, 2025November 8, 2025thevalleyeyephotography

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 […]

NWT Aiding in Lake George Wildfire

September 28, 2025November 8, 2025thevalleyeyephotography

Northwest Territories 802s working a remote fire in Lake George earlier this evening. Pretty neat to see these aircraft in action. We are very thankful to still have these swift skimmers and pilots available to us. These aircraft dump a load of approximately 800 gallons per drop. With a total of four planes flying in […]