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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 […]
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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.
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Today marks *46 days since the West Dalhousie / Long Lake Wildfire was reported and is now classified as “Under Control.” From the province: The Long Lake wildfires complex is now under control. This is a key milestone in any wildfire. Under control means the fire is responding well to suppression efforts. It is not […]
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The Long Lake wildfires complex is being held at an estimated 8468 hectares. No new reports of damage. Smoky conditions continue in the Annapolis County area. Infrared camera scans continue to show good progress but also show sizeable hot spots that will take time to put out. Barricades are in place around the active wildfire […]
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The West Dalhousie Long Lake wildfire remains as “Being held” at an estimated 8,468 hectares. There have been no new reports of damage. All remaining evacuees can return home today, although roads in the area are not open to the general public because it is still active wildfire zone. High winds and dry conditions today; […]
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The Long Lake wildfires complex is being held at an estimated 8,468 hectares. There are no new reports of damage. All remaining evacuees will be able to return home on Saturday, September 20 although their roads will not be open to the general public because it is still an active wildfire zone. Crews continue working […]
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Evacuation Order lifted for West Dalhousie https://nsalert.alertable.ca/#/incidents/610607AD-3FE8-4D27-A992-047464A62605 Phased Re-Entry begins on Saturday, Sept. 20th: 9:00AM – civics 4957-5535 West Dalhousie Rd, 1971-2708 Thorne Rd and all of Heartland Rd & Medicraft Ln 10:00AM – civics 47-265 Morse Rd & 4527-4868 West Dalhousie Rd Must Enter from Morse Road Only! Checkpoints will be in place, bring […]
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Today marks 37 days since the wildfire broke out due to lightning in the area of West Dalhousie. The West Dalhousie / Long Lake wildfire remains as “Being held” at an estimated 8,468 hectares. Many residents remain evacuated from the West Dalhousie community as fire crews continue to put out hot spots within the active […]
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The Long Lake wildfires complex is being held at an estimated 8,468 hectares. No new reports of damage. The incident command post moved back to the West Dalhousie Community Centre yesterday – a piece of important community infrastructure that was saved earlier in the firefighting effort. Infrared camera scans are continuing and showing good progress […]
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The Long Lake wildfires complex is being held at an estimated 8,468 hectares. There are no new reports of damage. Re-entry begins for 17 more residences outside of the active wildfire zone today. Dry conditions will continue to persist for this week. Staff have used drones with infrared cameras to inspect the northern part of […]
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