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As of Tue. Aug. 19, the reception centre at NSCC - Middleton will operate daily from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Evacuees needing overnight shelter and help after hours can call 1-800-222-9597.

Sorry, I was in a cab.
I think the firefighters were at the part of the building where the courtyard area is located. It did not seem like an active situation when I went by. I did not see smoke.
They generally leave ventilation fans behind for a day or so if there was any smoke.

Near YMCA. We turned off Dresden onto Sackville

We just went by this location. Two firetrucks were still on site. Several firefighters were at the trucks there did not seem to be a big flurry of activity. So it might be resolved.

Wildfire Update: Long Lake wildfires, Annapolis Co.

6:30pm update: The Long Lake wildfires complex is still estimated at 3210 hectares. It has crossed the West Dalhousie Road near Fairns Road. Crews are making good progress on dozer guards around the flanks. Still no reports of damage to homes.

On the ground are 93 DNR, 22 Ontario, 5 PEI and 49 local firefighters. Air resources this evening include 4 NWT planes, 1 contracted helicopter, and an air tanker group coming from New Brunswick to make a quick strike. The next update will come tomorrow morning.

Crews are still hard at work on the Long Lake wildfires complex, with many groups pitching in to help--thank you to everyone involved. Last night’s rain gave crews an opportunity to do more work on protection measures and fire suppression, but this remains a large and difficult fire.

Wildfire Update: Long Lake wildfires, Annapolis Co.

The Long Lake wildfires complex grew overnight to an estimated 2063 hectares. No reports of damage to homes at this time. A few campers/trailers lost.

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My readings are less accurate although similar. I woke at 1:26 am to the sound of rain. This morning there was almost an inch of rainwater in my watering can, on the deck, and the air is lovely and fresh for the 1st time in weeks.

The Long Lake wildfires complex has grown to an estimated 1977 hectares. It has advanced past Godfrey Lake to the intersection of Fairns and West Dalhousie roads on one side, and to the south side of Spectacle Lakes on the other.

Oh, I am sorry for the loss of your beloved Oliver.

The Long Lake wildfire remains out of control, and the wind direction has shifted, so people in other parts of Nova Scotia will smell the smoke. Please keep that in mind if you suspect a fire in your community. If you notice visible flames, a column of smoke with a defined source, black/brown smoke, or any other indication of an active fire, call 911 or the Department of Natural Resources at 1-800-565-2224.

A modern voodoo doll, full of knitting needles

A friend told me he had been clearing out his gran’s house. The most amazing thing he’d found was this knitted effigy of the man who had run off and abandoned my friend’s pregnant aunt. Into the effigy had been stuck twenty knitting needles: one for every year since the man had vanished.

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Was it the bus stop at the little park?

No change in status of Long Lake wildfires since our morning post. NWT’s 4 802 skimmers are in action, along with two contracted helicopters, 57 DNR, 5 PEI, 84 local firefighters. 20 more DNR and 20 Ontario firefighters are en route to the scene. Next update in this evening.

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Weather outlook Hfx/NS this week. Will feel 'fallish' first half of week. Drought continues except some shwrs Sun night. Sun strength is now similar to late April. Hurricane expected to stay offshore but large waves Atl Coast NS later this week (esp. Friday). #nswx

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Long Lake wildfire still out of control and has grown to estimated 1101 hectares. Wind has shifted, fire moving back towards West Dalhousie Road area. Sprinklers on all homes, other protection measures in place. More evacuations possible.

Oh! Thank you!

Graphic with Tree and flames in a red semicircle on the right with a Nova Scotia logo saying: Wildfire Update: Long Lake wildfires, Annapolis Co.

Long Lake wildfire is still out of control. The size remains estimated at 807 hectares. Aircraft dropping water this afternoon include one contracted helicopter and four 802 fixed wing skimmers from NWT. Ground crews are 44 DNR, 5 fire crew from PEI DNR, and 30 local firefighters.

Graphic with Tree and flames in a red semicircle on the right with a Nova Scotia logo saying: Wildfire Update: Perch Lake Rd., Pictou Co.

Crews are responding to a fire in the vicinity of Perch Lake Rd, Pictou County. It is estimated at 1.5 hectares and is being held. Ground crews are 7 DNR and 15 local fire fighters. A dozer line has been established around the entire perimeter.

Graphic with Tree and flames in a red semicircle on the right with a Nova Scotia logo saying: Wildfire Update: Long Lake wildfires, Annapolis Co.

Our pilot is doing well and we appreciate the outpouring of support from Nova Scotians. Our crews on the ground are doing well and keeping up the fight on the fire.

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Wildfire Update: Long Lake wildfires, Annapolis Co.

We unfortunately need to share that a DNR helicopter crashed while working on the Long Lake wildfires this afternoon. The pilot has been rescued and taken for medical assessment. We thank everyone who helped, and our brave DNR & local crews who continue to fight these fires.

Helicopter Incident: news.novascotia.ca/en/2025/08/1...

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Pilot conscious after helicopter helping fight Annapolis County wildfire crashes into lake

A helicopter carrying one person crashed into a lake in Annapolis County, N.S., late Friday afternoon. The helicopter was supporting Department of Natural Res...

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(DNR) The Department of Natural Resources confirms that one of its helicopters crashed in shallow water at about 4:24 p.m. today, August 15, while working on the Long Lake wildfires

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