Tag: Update

Department of Natural Resources reporting that the West Dalhousie / Long Lake wildfires complex is still out of control and growing.  New size estimate won’t be possible until there is less smoke and aircraft have a chance to break from firefighting and get a new measurement, the fire has grown significantly this afternoon.  The fire […]

Department of Natural Resources providing no further size update as the fire continues to remain out of control and estimated at 3,255 hectares.  All efforts are being made to save homes. Incident command post is relocated and operating in Bridgetown.  Same air and ground crews continue to focus on West Dalhousie area while heavy machinery […]

The West Dalhousie / Long Lake wildfire is still out of control and estimated at 3,255 hectares today. Further growth beyond the  current estimated 3,255 hectares is likely today, due to extreme fire conditions.  All efforts are being made to save homes.  DNR confirming the Incident command post has moved to Bridgetown. Wind pushing fire […]

I’m hearing reports from residents who have been evacuated in the area that power has been shut off along West Dalhousie Road, as the wildfire continues to burn out of control today.  Fire conditions were extreme yesterday and overnight, which are expected to continue into today with increased winds. Due to fire conditions the Incident […]

Heavier smoke can be seen coming from the West Dalhousie area today compared to previous days as the wildfire still remains out of control.  The fire is still estimated at 3,210 hectares which a new estimated size is expected when that is available.  Department of Natural Resources confirming no homes damaged and the same resources […]

Department of Natural Resources reporting the West Dalhousie / Long Lake wildfires complex is still out of control.  Official size estimate is still 3210 hectares, crews are aiming to do a new precise measurement today.  Still no homes damaged. Crews continue working on dozer guards and soaking areas around the perimeter of the fire zone.  […]

A new size estimate reflecting some growth is likely once crews have a chance to measure again. Last estimate was 3,212 hectares and is still classified as out of control.  Previous reports advised that some trailers and campers were lost but thankfully there are no residential homes damaged at this time.  Despite difficult conditions, firefighters […]

Department of Natural Resources reporting the West Dalhousie / Long Lake Wildfire has grown an additional 2 hectares this afternoon.  The new estimated size is 3,212 hectares and still classified as out of control.  Winds have picked up significantly in the Annapolis Valley this afternoon.  All aircraft are still on scene along with 52 DNR, […]

The West Dalhousie / Long Lake Wildfire remains the same status as yesterday.  Covering an area of 3,210 hectares and still being classified as out of control, the fire hasn’t grown in almost 3 days.  Mandatory evacuations remain in place resulting in 107 homes being evacuated and affecting 215 people. Roads in West Dalhousie evacuation […]