Crews wrapping perimeter of Long Lake Wildfire, with promise

Progress made in containing the Long Lake Wildfire
Despite the ongoing battle against the Long Lake Wildfire in Annapolis County, there has been significant progress in establishing a perimeter around the blaze.
Efforts to control the fire have included the use of dozer protectors and hose lines to create fire breaks, allowing crews in certain areas to advance up to 300 feet.
The wildfire currently spans 8,468 hectares, and firefighting operations are being supported by a team of 40 Department of Natural Resources staff, 18 firefighters from Ontario, 40 firefighters from Quebec, and 60 local firefighters. Additionally, 12 helicopters, four aircraft, a bird dog, and five pieces of heavy machinery have been deployed to assist in the containment efforts.
Dave Rockwood, provincial fire and GSAR coordinator with the Ministry of Emergency Management, has described this as the largest structure protection operation in Nova Scotia’s history. Crews have worked tirelessly, stretching their equipment over a distance of 10 km.
While the damage caused by the wildfire has been devastating, with 20 houses and 11 other structures lost to the flames, emergency responders are relieved that the situation did not escalate further. Over 330 homes were evacuated at the peak of the wildfire.
Hope on the horizon with favorable weather conditions
Following a dry Saturday, much-needed rain arrived on Sunday and continued into the night, providing some relief to the firefighting efforts.
The forecast calls for rain and potential thunderstorms on Sunday afternoon, with an expected accumulation of two to four millimeters. An additional five to 10 mm is predicted overnight.
Tuesday will bring cooler temperatures, with highs reaching 19°C. The rest of the week is expected to see temperatures rise back to 23°C, with nighttime lows dipping below 10°C.