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Aylesford Firefighters are just wrapping up from a small woods fire in Aylesford Mountain. Thankfully a water truck happened to be in the area and got the fire well knocked down before spreading further. Adrian J.
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Firefighters are back on the ground in Lake George this morning, the fire is classified as “Being Held.” Smoke is drifting across Aylesford Road in some areas as the fire continues to burn this morning. Drifting smoke may be impacting residents across the South Mountain towards Lake George direction and smoke can be smelled from […]
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Northwest Territories 802s working a remote fire in Lake George earlier this evening. Pretty neat to see these aircraft in action. We are very thankful to still have these swift skimmers and pilots available to us. These aircraft dump a load of approximately 800 gallons per drop. With a total of four planes flying in […]
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Department of Natural Resources, Aylesford Fire & Lake Paul Substation, are on scene of a working woods fire off of a fire road in Lake George. One helicopter, one bird dog (spotter plane) along with four 802 water bombers from the Northwest Territories are working the fire. Berwick & Waterville Fire also assisting. There are […]
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Today marks *46 days since the West Dalhousie / Long Lake Wildfire was reported and is now classified as “Under Control.” From the province: The Long Lake wildfires complex is now under control. This is a key milestone in any wildfire. Under control means the fire is responding well to suppression efforts. It is not […]
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Many residents across the Annapolis Valley may be experiencing the smell of smoke or smoke in their areas due to the wildfire in West Dalhousie. The Long Lake wildfire is still “Being held” at an estimated 8,468 hectares. Crews continue to work on hot spots that pop up due to the dry conditions. Resources available today include […]
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The Long Lake wildfires complex is being held at an estimated 8468 hectares. No new reports of damage. Smoky conditions continue in the Annapolis County area. Infrared camera scans continue to show good progress but also show sizeable hot spots that will take time to put out. Barricades are in place around the active wildfire […]
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The West Dalhousie Long Lake wildfire remains as “Being held” at an estimated 8,468 hectares. There have been no new reports of damage. All remaining evacuees can return home today, although roads in the area are not open to the general public because it is still active wildfire zone. High winds and dry conditions today; […]
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Public Notice – West Dalhousie Re-Entry Re-entry into the evacuated area of West Dalhousie is now open for residents only. We understand some residents may wish to bring in family, friends, or outside help for cleanup. At this time, access remains restricted to residents only. Roads into the area remain closed to the general public. […]
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Today marks 39 days since wildfires in West Dalhousie were reported, following lightning that was impacting the Annapolis Valley and the immediate area. It was 38 days ago today, that many immediate residents in the West Dalhousie community were evacuated, not realizing the extent of the evacuation. Many who are able to return to […]
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