Long Lake wildfire grows slightly, but firefighters making ‘good progress’
The Long Lake Wildfire in Annapolis County Shows Signs of Improvement
The Long Lake wildfire in Annapolis County is still out of control, but favourable weather conditions are helping crews make “good progress,” officials say.
New Estimated Size
In a series of social media posts, the Department of Natural Resources said the new estimated size of the fire is 8,465 hectares — or over 84 square kilometres.
Firefighters’ Efforts
Firefighters at the scene haven’t completed a line around the entire fire zone. But firebreaks — land cleared to stop the fire from spreading — are almost complete, with work focused on the northern end of the fire to prevent spread toward communities.
“Aim is to get evacuees home as soon as possible,” read the post.
Weather Conditions
The province received some rain in the last few days. Nights are expected to cool with temperatures forecast at 11 C or below in Annapolis County.
Impact of the Wildfire
Twenty homes and about a dozen other structures have been destroyed in the wildfire, which began more than three weeks ago.
An air quality advisory remains in effect for Annapolis County.
Despite the challenges, progress is being made in containing the Long Lake wildfire in Annapolis County. Stay tuned for further updates on the situation.
