Long Lake Wildfire grows to almost 8,300 hectares: DNR
The Long Lake Wildfire in Annapolis County Continues to Grow
The wildfire in Annapolis County has now expanded to nearly 8,300 hectares, according to the latest update from the Department of Natural Resources (DNR). The fire, which was initially sparked by a lightning strike almost two weeks ago, is still not under control.
DNR officials are still working to assess the damage caused by the fire over the weekend in West Dalhousie. Fortunately, there have been no new reports of homes being lost.
Despite some rainfall earlier in the week, Jim Rudderham, director of fleet and forest protection with DNR, emphasized that the fire is still a significant challenge to contain. He noted that the fire’s size and complexity will require a considerable amount of equipment and resources to fully extinguish.
Efforts are currently focused on the east side of Paradise Lake and securing the entire perimeter of the fire. The firefighting operation involves six helicopters, six planes, bird dogs, as well as a combination of DNR, Ontario, and local firefighters along with heavy equipment operators.
To bolster the firefighting efforts, a team of 20 firefighters from Ontario has joined the crews in Nova Scotia. This collaboration aims to ensure that the province has sufficient resources to combat the wildfire effectively.
Weather conditions in the West Dalhousie area are showing a 30 percent chance of showers on Wednesday, followed by a stretch of warm and sunny weather. There is a possibility of more rain next week, which could aid in firefighting efforts.
DNR’s Latest Evacuation Level and Fire Perimeter
For the latest information on evacuation levels and the current fire perimeter, please refer to the image below:
