Tag: Wildfire

The West Dalhousie / Long Lake wildfire is still estimated at 8468 hectares.  There are no new reports of damage. While crews have wrapped the perimeter of the wildfire with fire breaks – a mix of dozer guards and hose lines – the fire is still out of control. Firefighters are now advancing from the […]

FROM Department of Natural Resources:  LONG LAKE WILDFIRES COMPLEX, ANNAPOLIS COUNTY, SEPTEMBER 6, 11:15AM The Long Lake wildfires complex is still out of control and estimated at 8468 hectares. While good progress has been made around the perimeter, it’s still unsafe for public to enter the fire zone. High winds are expected later today which […]

The West Dalhousie / Long Lake wildfire remains out of control and is still estimated at 8,468 hectares. There have been no new reports of damage to any structures since the previous updates of twenty homes and 11 outbuildings lost.  Some evacuees have been able to return to their homes while many have not returned […]

⚠️ The West Dalhousie / Long Lake wildfire remains out of control and is still estimated at 8468 hectares.  There have been no new reports of damage.  Re-entry for some evacuees begins today, visit annapoliscounty.ca for more details. Crews are wrapping up work on the northern end of the fire, this area has solid protections […]

There isn’t much of an update from Department of Natural Resources today, while hundreds of residents remain forced from their homes.  The West Dalhousie / Long Lake Wildfire remains out of control. The new size estimate, based on more precise measurements is 8,468 hectares.  Twenty homes and 11 outbuildings have been lost and there have […]

From Department of Natural Resources at this hour:  The Long Lake wildfires complex is still out of control and still estimated at 8465 hectares. No new reports of damage. Crews are working hard while favourable weather lasts, aiming to get a line of fire breaks around the entire perimeter of the fire zone. The southern […]

Department of Natural Resources is now estimating the West Dalhousie / Long Lake Wildfire at 8,465 hectares today.  Twenty homes and 11 outbuilding have been lost during explosive fire behaviour that occurred on Sunday, August 24th.  Firefighters made all efforts to save homes and properties while having 88 structures equipped with sprinkler protection, 85 of […]

From Department of Natural Resources at this hour:  “The Long Lake wildfires complex is still out of control and estimated at 8234 hectares. No new reports of damage. Unless there is a significant development in the fire, updates will be provided once daily moving forward.” This is good news, while this may not be the […]