Tag: Update

The Lake George Wildfire remains at 245 hectares and out of control.  Winds have settled as the sun starts to fall over the horizon.  No reports of damaged structures, fire breaks continue by heavy machinery, sprinklers set up for structural protection and flowing from pumps set up at Lake George.  Three contracted helicopters have arrived […]

There has been a new precise measure for the Lake George Wildfire, now estimated at 245 hectares and still out of control.  Weather conditions are more favourable today compared to previous days, with a reduction in winds but conditions can change and are still very dry and windy.  Unfortunately winds are expected to shift and […]

⚠️ The Lake George wildfire is still out of control and still estimated at 290 hectares.  No reports of damage to any structures at this time.  Despite windy conditions, crews are reported to have made good progress building dozer guards and laying wet lines with hoses and pumps. Wind conditions shifted at one point today […]

⚠️ The Lake George wildfire is still out of control and now estimated at 290 hectares.  Department of Emergency Management and local fire department working on structure protection, no reports of damage. Further evacuations ordered by Kings County. On scene are 23 DNR and 20 local firefighters, 4 NWT, 1 DNR and 2 contracted helicopters, […]

⚠️ The Lake George wildfire is still out of control and now estimated at 150 hectares after more precise measurements.  There have been no reports of damage to structures. Nova Scotia Department of Emergency Management is working on structure protection with local fire departments.  Firefighters are shuttling water to supply dump tanks for sprinklers set […]

⚠️ Update: The Lake George Wildfire was previously estimated at 300 hectares, since smoke conditions have improved DNR is now estimating the fire at 150 hectares and continues to burn uncontrollably per Department of Natural Resources.   I’ve been without service most of the day and I’ve been out of the loop.  DNR held a […]

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 […]

Over the past hour fire conditions have increased at the fire in Lake George.  Heavy smoke can be seen from various areas across the Annapolis Valley and smoke is drifting into areas heading towards Kentville.  The Northwest Territories 802 water bombers are back on site as heavy winds continue this afternoon.  Adrian J.