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We’re investing $6.8 million to contract four dedicated fixed-wing water bombers to support wildfire operations here at home. These aircraft will be based here in Nova Scotia and give us a stronger, faster response when wildfires threaten our communities. This investment helps protect families, homes and the forests so many Nova Scotians rely on. Our […]
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We are extremely grateful for the aerial support from across Canada over our 2025 wildfire season. Out of the plethora of assets that aided, were the super scoopers from Quebec. CL-415s from the province of Quebec came on numerous occasions to Nova Scotia, for wildfires in Halifax County, Annapolis County and Kings County. Their support […]
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The Quebec CL-415s have been scooping water since before noon today from Aylesford Lake, working the Lake George Wildfire. Impressive to see these scoopers in action especially with how windy it is up here on the mountain. Winds continue this afternoon as the wildfire burns out of control. Adrian J.
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The wildfire in Lake George continues to burn out of control at this hour. There are currently two CL-415 water bombers along with four NWT 802 skimmers working the fire at this hour along with helicopters. Additonal tankers from neighbouring volunteer fire departments are enroute and structural fire protection gear from Halifax Regional Fire is […]
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The Quebec 415s have arrived in Lake George and are working the fire at this hour. Heavy smoke continues to be seen from various areas in the Annapolis Valley. The smoke is moving across the mountain towards Hants County impacting these areas and will continue to impact areas in Hants and East Hants and potentially […]
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