Nova Scotia Wildfire becomes intensive, which gives rise to more evacuation orders

Officials in Nova Scotia have expanded an evacuation order due to a wildfire that has been raging out of control in Annapolis County. The Ministry of Emergency Management issued the order on Sunday evening, urging residents along Highway 10 in the West Dalhousie area to evacuate as the Long Lake Fire continued to spread.

This marked the second time on Sunday that the evacuation order had been expanded. Earlier in the day, residents along Morse Road and Thorne Road were also asked to leave their homes as the fire crossed over onto these roads. The Department of Natural Resources stated on social media that the fire had intensified and was posing a significant threat to structures in the area.

With warm, windy, and dry weather conditions persisting, officials were concerned that the fire would continue to grow in size. Jim Rudderham, director of fleet and forest protection, expressed the challenges faced by firefighters in battling the blaze under these adverse conditions.

The fire, which started on August 13, has already consumed a significant area and efforts are being made to contain it. More than 50 provincial firefighters, along with additional support staff and resources, have been deployed to combat the fire. Helicopters, air tractors, and tankers have been utilized to douse the flames from above.

In neighboring New Brunswick, residents near Black River Bridge have been put on alert and asked to be prepared to evacuate if necessary. Meanwhile, in Newfoundland, residents in Perry’s Cove have been allowed to return home as crews continue to battle a wildfire near Kingston that has been burning for three weeks.

Helicopters equipped with water buckets have been seen along the northeastern bank of Conception Bay, working tirelessly to contain the fire in Kingston, which has already scorched an area of approximately 100 square kilometers.

As wildfires continue to pose a threat in various parts of Canada, emergency officials are on high alert and working diligently to protect residents and property from the devastating effects of these natural disasters.