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2 months ago

Report gives Annapolis County good marks for wildfire response A new report says the Municipality of Annapolis County's response to last summer's destructive Long Lake wildfire was very good, but there are areas for improvement. The wildfire began in August and c...

NOVA SCOTIA: “Report gives Annapolis County good marks for wildfire response” www.cbc.ca/player/play/... - CBC News

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6 months ago

After more than six long weeks, Annapolis County wildfire now under control | CBC News The Long Lake wildfire in Annapolis County is officially listed as under control. The fire began on Aug. 13. It forced evacuations and destroyed 20 homes.

ICYMI, NOVA SCOTIA: “The Long Lake wildfire in Annapolis County, N.S., is officially under control.” www.cbc.ca/news/canada/... - CBC Nova Scotia

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6 months ago

Infrared images from Nova Scotia's Long Lake wildfire show large hot spots HALIFAX — Firefighters in western Nova Scotia are reporting good progress in keeping the Long Lake wildfire from spreading. The province’s Natural Resources Department issued a statement today saying ...

ANNAPOLIS COUNTY, NOVA SCOTIA: “Firefighters in western Nova Scotia are reporting good progress in keeping the Long Lake wildfire from spreading.” halifax.citynews.ca/2025/09/21/i... - @citynewshalifax.bsky.social

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6 months ago

All remaining evacuees of Long Lake wildfire can return home Saturday: DNR After a month out of their homes, all remaining evacuees of the Long Lake wildfire complex can return home Saturday.

NOVA SCOTIA: “Officials say all remaining evacuees of the Long Lake wildfires can return home Saturday.” halifax.citynews.ca/2025/09/19/a... - @citynewshalifax.bsky.social

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6 months ago

‘It’s just really amazing’: Benefit concert held for those impacted by Long Lake wildfire A benefit concert was held Sunday to support those impacted by the Long Lake wildfire.

‘It’s just really amazing’: Benefit concert held for those impacted by Long Lake wildfire #LongLakeWildfire #BenefitConcert #NovaScotia

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6 months ago

More crews to arrive this week to help battle Long Lake wildfire Additional crews are expected to arrive in Nova Scotia this week to assist in a wildfire that has been burning for more than a month.

NOVA SCOTIA: “On Sunday, the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) said the Long Lake wildfire, which is in West Dalhousie, continues to be held at an estimated 8,468 hectares.” www.ctvnews.ca/atlantic/nov... - @ctvnewsatlantic.bsky.social

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6 months ago

Crews make ‘good progress’ at Long Lake wildfire, local state of emergency extended Crews had another successful day and made good progress at the scene of the Long Lake wildfire in West Dalhousie, N.S., Thursday, according to the province’s Department of Natural Resources (DNR).

ICYMI, NOVA SCOTIA: “Crews had another successful day and made good progress at the scene of the Long Lake wildfire in West Dalhousie, N.S., Thursday...” www.ctvnews.ca/atlantic/nov... - @ctvnewsatlantic.bsky.social

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6 months ago

Long Lake wildfire in N.S. now held, prompting some evacuation lifts More evacuees will be returning home in parts of Nova Scotia after the Long Lake wildfire was said to be held by officials. Although the fire is still burning in West Dalhousie, it’s no longer conside...

ICYMI: “More evacuees will be returning home in parts of Nova Scotia after the Long Lake wildfire was said to be held by officials.” www.cbc.ca/player/play/... - CBC News

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6 months ago

More evacuees to return home as Long Lake wildfire in N.S. now being held More evacuees will be allowed to return home Tuesday as the Long Lake wildfire in West Dalhousie, N.S., is now being held.

ICYMI: “More evacuees will be allowed to return home on Tuesday as the Long Lake wildfire in West Dalhousie, N.S., is now being held.” www.ctvnews.ca/atlantic/nov... - @ctvnewsatlantic.bsky.social

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6 months ago

Firefighters in western Nova Scotia advancing toward wildfires in the Long Lake area - Halifax | Globalnews.ca The Long Lake wildfires in western Nova Scotia continued to burn out of control on the weekend, but firefighters were reporting significant progress.

“Firefighters in western Nova Scotia advancing toward wildfires in the Long Lake area” globalnews.ca/news/1140223... - Global Halifax

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6 months ago

Long Lake wildfire still burning out of control The Long Lake wildfire in Nova Scotia’s Annapolis County is still considered to be out of control.

“The Long Lake wildfire in Nova Scotia’s Annapolis County is still considered to be out of control.” www.ctvnews.ca/atlantic/vid... - @ctvnewsatlantic.bsky.social

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6 months ago

Firefighters gain ground on Long Lake wildfire | CBC News Firefighters battling the Long Lake wildfire are advancing inward from the perimeter, according to Nova Scotia’s Department of Natural Resources.

NOVA SCOTIA: “Firefighters battling the Long Lake wildfire are advancing inward from the perimeter, according to Nova Scotia's Department of Natural Resources.” www.cbc.ca/news/canada/... - CBC Nova Scotia

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7 months ago

Long Lake, N.S., wildfire evacuees relieved to be home Residents in West Dalhousie, N.S., who were forced to leave the area due to a wildfire evacuation are relieved to be back home.

NOVA SCOTIA: “Residents in West Dalhousie, N.S., who were forced to leave the area due to a wildfire evacuation are relieved to be back home.” www.ctvnews.ca/atlantic/nov... - @ctvnewsatlantic.bsky.social

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7 months ago

Long Lake Wildfire Blues A Song to Help those Affected by Wildfires

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7 months ago

Some Annapolis County residents finding out homes destroyed in wildfire While officials can't say how many homes have been lost in the Long Lake wildfire, the county has been contacting owners of known properties that were destroyed. Josh Hoffman has the story.

NOVA SCOTIA: “Some Annapolis County residents finding out homes destroyed in wildfire” www.cbc.ca/player/play/... - CBC News

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7 months ago

More firefighters coming to relieve N.S. crews as wildfire grows to 8,026 hectares After more than doubling in size on Sunday, the out-of-control wildfire in West Dalhousie, N.S., grew again on Monday – from 7,780 hectares to 8,026 hectares.

NOVA SCOTIA: “After more than doubling in size on Sunday, the out-of-control wildfire in West Dalhousie, N.S., grew again on Monday – from 7,780 hectares to 8,026 hectares.” www.ctvnews.ca/atlantic/nov... - CTV News Atlantic

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7 months ago

The Long Lake wildfire in West Dalhousie is very close to many people and places I care deeply for. I have been thinking of ways I can help and since I do commissions, I will donate $25 from each one to the firefighting effort. ssmartart.wixsite.com/artwork
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7 months ago

Homes destroyed by out-of-control N.S. wildfire, premier confirms | CBC News Some homes in western Nova Scotia have been destroyed by the wildfire that broke out earlier this month but doubled in size over the weekend, as officials warned that much more rain than what fell on ...

NOVA SCOTIA: “Homes destroyed by out-of-control N.S. wildfire, premier confirms” www.cbc.ca/news/canada/... - CBC Nova Scotia

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7 months ago

‘A crushing feeling’: Homes damaged as wildfire rages on in Nova Scotia’s Annapolis Valley | Globalnews.ca Some who call Nova Scotia's Annapolis Valley home are keeping a close eye on an out-of-control wildfire to see if an evacuation order will be expanded in the area.

“Pushed on by high winds, the Long Lake wildfire raged out of control over the weekend and damaged several homes in Annapolis Valley, Nova Scotia officials say.”
globalnews.ca/news/1134862... - Global Halifax

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7 months ago

Homes damaged in West Dalhousie, N.S., as Long Lake wildfire grows to 7,780 hectares The Nova Scotia government says “a number of homes” have been damaged by the wildfire in West Dalhousie, which grew significantly over the weekend.

“The Nova Scotia government says “a number of homes” have been damaged by the wildfire in West Dalhousie, which grew significantly over the weekend.” www.ctvnews.ca/atlantic/nov... - @ctvnewsatlantic.bsky.social

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7 months ago

A firefighter's perspective on the NS wildfires The president of the Halifax Professional Firefighters Assn. shares insights on fighting wildfires.

NOVA SCOTIA: “A firefighter's perspective on the NS wildfires” www.ctvnews.ca/atlantic/vid... - @ctvnewsatlantic.bsky.social

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7 months ago

More people evacuated as wildfire intensifies in Nova Scotia’s Annapolis Valley Some who call Nova Scotia’s Annapolis Valley home are keeping a close eye on an out-of-control wildfire to see if an evacuation order will be expanded in the area.

NOVA SCOTIA: “More people evacuated as wildfire intensifies in Nova Scotia’s Annapolis Valley” www.ctvnews.ca/atlantic/nov... - @ctvnewsatlantic.bsky.social

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7 months ago

Nova Scotia's Long Lake fire expected to intensify, evacuation orders expanded An out-of-control wildfire in Nova Scotia is expected to spread Sunday, with authorities warning of “a challenging day” ahead in the province’s Annapolis County. Officials from the Department of Natur...

“Nova Scotia’s Long Lake fire expected to intensify, evacuation orders expanded” halifax.citynews.ca/2025/08/24/n... - @citynewshalifax.bsky.social

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7 months ago

Strong winds fan Long Lake wildfire, prompting more evacuations | CBC News More evacuations have been ordered and the Long Lake wildfire in Annapolis County, N.S., is growing due to strong winds and high temperatures, the Department of Natural Resources says.

NOVA SCOTIA: “Strong winds fan Long Lake wildfire, prompting more evacuations” www.cbc.ca/news/canada/... - CBC Nova Scotia

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7 months ago

Long Lake wildfire reception centre, shelter pivoting to comfort centre in Bridgetown County of Annapolis decides to close centre in Middleton, offer services in Bridgetown to better serve needs of West Dalhousie evacuees

NOVA SCOTIA: “Long Lake wildfire reception centre, shelter pivoting to comfort centre in Bridgetown” www.saltwire.com/nova-scotia/... - Annapolis Valley Register

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7 months ago

“Meanwhile Hurricane Erin, tracking northward between the Carolinas and Bermuda, is expected to bring strong winds to Nova Scotia by Friday into Saturday — but no rainfall.” halifax.citynews.ca/2025/08/20/o... - @citynewshalifax.bsky.social

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7 months ago

Nova Scotia officials battling out-of-control wildfire — and monitoring hurricane WEST DALHOUSIE — Scott Tingley with Nova Scotia’s Department of Natural Resources says it’s rare to be simultaneously monitoring a hurricane while fighting wildfires in the province. The Long Lake wil...

NOVA SCOTIA: “The Long Lake wildfire in the Annapolis Valley remains out of control, and is composed of a series of fires that cover roughly 32 square kilometres of land.” halifax.citynews.ca/2025/08/20/o... - @citynewshalifax.bsky.social

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7 months ago

Hurricane Erin expected to have impact on Long Lake wildfire Officials are staring down the end of the week when they believe the fire conditions will worsen in Annapolis County. At a press conference, Department of Natural Resources (DNR) experts warned that t...

NOVA SCOTIA: “Officials are staring down the end of the week when they believe the fire conditions will worsen in Annapolis County.” halifax.citynews.ca/2025/08/20/m... - @citynewshalifax.bsky.social

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7 months ago

N.S. wildfire crews making progress, but Hurricane Erin could bring volatile winds | CBC News Nova Scotia's Department of Natural Resources says an out-of-control wildfire burning in Annapolis County did not grow overnight Monday.

NOVA SCOTIA: “N.S. wildfire crews making progress, but Hurricane Erin could bring volatile winds” www.cbc.ca/news/canada/... - CBC Nova Scotia

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7 months ago

Long Lake fire keeps grows as province issues update on wildfire situation | Watch News Videos Online Watch Long Lake fire keeps grows as province issues update on wildfire situation Video Online, on GlobalNews.ca

ANNAPOLIS VALLEY, NOVA SCOTIA: “Long Lake fire keeps grows as province issues update on wildfire situation” globalnews.ca/video/113399... - Global News

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