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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, […]
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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 […]
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The fire size of 3,210 hectares and status remain the same, out of control. Crews have nearly completed dozer guards around the northern border of the Long Lake wildfires complex to help protect homes when hurricane Erin arrives. Still no reports of damage to homes. Firefighters on scene today included 52 DNR, 44 local, 22 […]
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There have been no major changes to the West Dalhousie wildfire since the last update of 3,210 hectares, which hasnt changed in over 2 days. New aircraft has been introduced and crews continue to work on the ground putting out hot spots and dozer gaurds in preparation for hurricane Erin. I’ve been trying to catch […]
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Tuesday marked one week—seven days—since the wildfires broke out in West Dalhousie, Annapolis County. Multiple wildfires had broken out early last week across Nova Scotia, resulting in many close calls and quick responses by fire departments. The Susies Lake Wildfire broke out just a day before on August 12th. The response brought in Quebec Water […]
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⚠️ West Dalhousie / Long Lake Wildfire Update: Size still estimated at 3210 hectares and out of control. Crews have nearly completed dozer guards around the northern border of the Long Lake wildfires complex to protect homes when hurricane Erin arrives. The fire size and status remain the same. Still no reports of damage to […]
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⚠️ West Dalhousie / Long Lake Wildfire Update: Still remains at 3210 hectares. The Long Lake wildfires complex is still out of control and gaining intensity today. There was some minimal growth south of Five Finger Lake, although the official size estimate remains 3210 hectares. Still no reports of damage to homes. Crews are still […]
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⚠️ West Dalhousie / Long Lake Update: No changes in the size of 3210 hectares from this morning and yesterday’s update. Fire doesn’t appear to have grown since yesterday which is good news, but lots of work yet. More detailed post on my end later today, firefighters along with aircraft making some good progress. Sprinkler […]
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⚠️ West Dalhousie / Long Lake Wildfire Update: Still estimated at 3210 hectares. The Long Lake wildfires complex is still estimated at 3210 hectares. It has crossed the West Dalhousie Road near Fairns Road. Crews are making good progress on dozer guards around the flanks. Still no reports of damage to homes. On the […]
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⚠️ West Dalhousie / Long Lake Wildfire Update: Now estimated at 3210 hectares. The Long Lake wildfires complex is now estimated at 3210 hectares. Change in size is due to crews being able to get a more precise GPS measurement while there was less smoke this morning. Still no reports of damage to homes. On […]
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