Tag: Out of control

⚠️ West Dalhousie / Long Lake Wildfire Update:  Now estimated at 3210 hectares.  The Long Lake wildfires complex is now estimated at 3210 hectares. Change in size is due to crews being able to get a more precise GPS measurement while there was less smoke this morning. Still no reports of damage to homes. On […]

⚠️ The West Dalhousie / Long Lake Wildfire continues to burn out of control this evening.  ⚠️ Now estimated at 1977 hectares ⚠️ The fire was estimated at 1,100 hectares per the last update from DNR which is continuously growing and anticipated to be much larger.  107 homes evacuated and the County of Annapolis remains […]

⚠️ West Dalhousie Update:  Long Lake fire in West Dalhousie now estimated at 300 hectares, out of control. About 3 km from West Dalhousie Rd, 42 homes evacuated. DNR and 2 contracted helicopters working on both fires. Crews putting dozer guard around West Dalhousie Community Centre and 2 communication towers Hoyt Lake fire still estimated […]

⚠️ ‼️ West Dalhousie Wildfire:  This remains a very active fire at this hour, DNRR Staff alongside Bridgetown firefighters were in the area this evening.  Due to the location and fire conditions crews were not able to begin suppression efforts by ground.  Aircraft is expected to attack the fire by morning with additional resources.  ‼️ […]