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County Renews State of Local Emergency – August 29, 2025 The Municipality of the County of Annapolis has renewed the State of Local Emergency for a second time to support management of the ongoing West Dalhousie wildfires, which continue to burn out of control. A State of Local Emergency remains in effect for a period […]
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Smoke from the Long Lake Wildfire in West Dalhousie is blanketing much of the Annapolis Valley this morning. Black Rock Road outside Grafton facing the valley floor, August 29th. Strong smells of smoke are very distinct as you wake up today. The fire broke out on the evening of August 13th, with today marking 17 […]
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Twenty homes and 11 outbuildings destroyed from Long Lake Wildfire in West Dalhousie. The lost residences were on West Dalhousie, Morse and Thorne roads and not all were considered primary residences. Structures were lost when the fire doubled in size on Sunday, August 24th, when explosive fire behaviour occurred. Many homes had structural protection in […]
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Tonight marked two weeks since the wildfires broke out in West Dalhousie. It was nice to see some Bridgetown members getting a much needed break today, while taking care of some trucks, hoses and equipment, that have surely been through some rough conditions. Despite all that’s going on it’s crucial to have these trucks in […]
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⚠️ There are no major developments from the West Dalhousie / Long Lake Wildfire late this afternoon. Department of Natural Resources providing a better estimate at 8,247 hectares and classified as out of control. Reports of damaged homes and properties were reported the other day but no additional reports of new damages. Evacuations and road […]
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⚠️ Important Message: After some discussions with directly affected community members, I have chosen to not share any go fund me pages at this time. Scam pages have already formed and for credibility’s sake to ensure the money is going where it NEEDS to go, this is the appropriate action. The best way to help […]
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⚠️ The West Dalhousie / Long Lake Wildfire is now estimated at 8,278 hectares. Department of Natural Resources unable to provide further information at this time but advising there has been no new reports of damage to homes as assessments are ongoing. Conditions seem to be favourable to continue to make progress on the classified […]
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No further updates from Department of Natural Resources since the minor update from earlier on the West Dalhousie / Long Lake Wildfire. Fire still remains out of control at 8,026 hectares and assessments are being made on structural and property damages. Power still remains off in the immediate area of Morse & West Dalhousie Road. […]
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Over 1,000 people have been forced from their homes as the West Dalhousie / Long Lake Wildfire is still estimated at 8,026 hectares this morning. The fire is the equivalent of 80 square kilometres and remains very much out of control. Department of Natural Resources is still assessing the damage from Sunday’s explosive fire behaviour […]
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Despite all that’s going on, I’m a firm believer that things will come together. My heart goes out to many of the evacuees who have had to flee their homes. My thoughts and gratitude also go out to all the first responders and heavy equipment operators who have been working around the clock to protect […]
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