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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 […]
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The West Dalhousie / Long Lake Wildfire is continuing to burn uncontrollably late this evening. Photos taken from Clarence & the Valley View Look off show the illuminated sky. It’s unknown the exact size that the fire has grown over the course of the day but it’s suspected to be significant. Further evacuations were expanded […]
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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 […]
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Smoke from a wildfire may be reducing local air quality or may later today or tonight. Locations: Annapolis County, Kings County and Cumberland County – Minas Shore. Short range wind forecast: Southwest 15 km/h becoming southwest 20 gusting to 40 km/h early this afternoon then becoming south 20 km/h this evening. Wind south 20 km/h […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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. […]
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My fellow members from Waterville & District Volunteer Fire Department have put in their time assisting in West Dalhousie. In total, volunteer members from Waterville have been down to provide their service four times, with Big flow #51 and Tanker #21. Big flow is known for its ability to pump a high volume of water […]
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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 […]
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ANNAPOLIS COUNTY, NS, AUGUST 22, 2025 – The Municipality of the County of Annapolis has renewed the State of Local Emergency in response to the ongoing West Dalhousie wildfires, which continue to burn out of control. This renewal extends the municipal State of Local Emergency for an additional seven (7) days, unless terminated or further […]
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