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MEDIA RELEASE via Greenwich Fire: The Greenwich Volunteer Fire Department was notified today that the Province of Nova Scotia has approved the dissolution of the Greenwich Fire Commission through an order in council in accordance with the provisions of the Rural Fire District Act. Back in May, the ratepayers of the fire commission voted in […]
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I’ve received many messages over the last 24 hours about the wildfires in Lake George & West Dalhousie. While both fires are still active, work continues to bring them fully extinguished. These efforts will most likely continue for some time, potentially into the spring. My updates will not be necessary at this time, unless a […]
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The Lake George wildfire is being held at an estimated 288 hectares and all evacuees are able to return home today. While crews continue working to get the fire under control, there is low risk homes and other structures in the area. With this shift, this will be our last daily update on the Lake […]
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⚠️ Lake George Wildfire now Classified as “Being Held.” “We’re pleased to report that the Lake George wildfire is now being held. That means the fire is not likely to move as long as conditions don’t change. It not yet under control, it could still grow beyond the estimated 288 hectares. All evacuees can return […]
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Evacuation Order Update: All previous evacuated areas of the Lake George Wildfire will be lifting on October 9th. Action To Take * The evacuation order for the Lake George Wildfire will be lifted on October 9th in two phases. Phase 1 of Re-Entry is Thursday, October 9th from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. * for […]
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⚠️ The Lake George wildfire is still out of control still estimated at 288 hectares. Crews were once again successful in preventing growth yesterday, despite challenging conditions. No structures lost. Anticipated rain and cooler temperatures will help. Newfoundland planes have been released. Resources available include 37 DNR, 39 BC and 24 local firefighters, 4 NWT […]
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The Lake George Wildfire remains out of control, covering an area of approximately 288 hectares since yesterday’s update by Department of Natural Resources. Despite heavy winds, crews have been able to get lots of work done and have been successful in minimizing growth to date. Crews have returned to the fire this morning and will […]
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Kings District RCMP responded to a report of a barricaded person at a residence in a rural area outside of Aylesford yesterday. Corporal Carlie McCann, Public Information Officer with the Nova Scotia RCMP, confirmed by email that general duty officers as well as members of support units including RCMP Police Dog Services and Nova Scotia […]
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⚠️ Lake George wildfire is still out of control. Despite hot, dry, windy weather, crews were successful yesterday in preventing growth beyond the current estimate of 288 hectares. They have the same goal today in the face of these challenging conditions. No structures lost to date, crews continue working hard to protect them. Resources available […]
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There have been a number of wildfires reported over the last week and a half in the Annapolis Valley. Full wood travel restrictions & burn restrictions remain in place in Annapolis County. While woods restrictions and burn restriction have been lifted for the remainder of the province. The Nova Scotia burn restrictions have been set to […]
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