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⚠️ West Dalhousie / Long Lake Wildfire: Long Lake wildfire still out of control and has grown to estimated 1,000 hectares. Two contracted helicopters are supporting 57 DNR, 5 PEI and 49 local firefighters. Four skimmers (802s) from NWT were still preparing today, not able work on fires. They will start tomorrow. We are aiming […]
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⚠️ West Dalhousie / Long Lake Wildfire Update: Department of Natural Resources advising that the Long Lake wildfire still remains out of control at this hour. The size remains estimated at 807 hectares which has since doubled from yesterday. Aircraft dropping water this afternoon include 1 contracted helicopter and four 802 fixed wing skimmers from […]
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⚠️ West Dalhousie / Long Lake Wildfires: Department of Natural Resources along with volunteer firefighters remain on scene of the fire in West Dalhousie this morning. “Long Lake wildfire still out of control. New size estimate 807 hectares. Aircraft dropping water this morning include 2 contracted helicopters. Ground crews are 44 DNR, 5 fire crew […]
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Below is information on the West Dalhousie / Long Lake Wildfire in Annapolis County. This first photo was taken around 8PM this evening by Ryan Ritchie while on a plane returning from Toronto. This photo certainly shows the area on fire and the direction of the smoke which is traveling in a westerly direction this […]
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With the recent water bombers scooping water from the Annapolis River in Round Hill today, this is a great reminder to fellow drone operators to be aware. Operating drones anywheres near efforts related to wildfires can result in severe impacts and ground aircraft. It is illegal to operate drones near wildfires or in areas that […]
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Even though fires are considered under control, volunteer firefighters continue to work to help ensure these fires are completely out. (Photo taken by Shane Chapman) Today is day four, that Aylesford & District Firefighters have been on scene working to put out two seperate wildfires in Lake Paul along side Department of Natural Resources. Over […]
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Wildfire smoke from fires burning across Canada and the Maritimes is impacting all Nova Scotia communities today. There’s a good chance you may smell smoke in your area, always treat emergencies as such and call 9-1-1 if you see visible fire and smoke. Smelling this wildfire smoke is similar to the smell of a burning […]
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⚠️ West Dalhousie Wildfires Update: Two wildfires burning in West Dalhousie have sparked a significant response to the community along with alert ready messages for mandatory evacuations. DNRR Staff along with Bridgetown & Lawrencetown Fire in Annapolis County and Brooklyn Fire from West Hants, multiple helicopters, Public Safety Field Communications, Department of Public Works, Conservation, […]
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⚠️ EXPANDED MANDATORY EVACUATION – West Dalhousie: Mandatory Evacuation Order- Expanded by The County of Annapolis. Dalhousie Rd Intersection to 484 Morse Rd; West Dalhousie Rd 4530 to 6186; Thorne Rd 2648 to 3408; Medicraft Ln 122, 126, 126 (Unit 2). Evacuate the area immediately. Staying may result in injury or loss of life. Check […]
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⚠️ West Dalhousie Update: Long Lake fire in West Dalhousie now estimated at 300 hectares, out of control. About 3 km from West Dalhousie Rd, 42 homes evacuated. DNR and 2 contracted helicopters working on both fires. Crews putting dozer guard around West Dalhousie Community Centre and 2 communication towers Hoyt Lake fire still estimated […]
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