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Long Lake Fire Being Held
Sept 14th, 2025, Marks 31 Days
(Source: Nova Scotia Government)
Many residents remain displaced and have not yet returned home.
Although twenty homes and 11 outbuildings were destroyed during fire activity on Sunday, August 24th, no new damage reports have been received.
According to the Department of Natural Resources, crews made substantial headway yesterday, progressing 100-150 feet inward on the eastern side of the fire.
Dry weather conditions are allowing the fire to burn intensely in some interior areas. Infrared scanners are being deployed to detect heat sources and identify areas that require targeted attention. The removal of hazards, including hot spots, ash pits, and trees with weakened roots, is an ongoing process.
Resources available today include 8 helicopters, 4 planes and a bird dog, 7 pieces of heavy equipment and 7 water tankers.
Firefighters on site include 37 DNR, 59 Quebec, plus support staff.
All volunteer fire department have been released from the scene.
The local state of emergency in Annapolis County has also been extended today.
According to AVR, Annapolis Valley Radio, Environment Canada provides the following rainfall data for Greenwood, Nova Scotia between July 21 and September 13: 2025: 18 mm, 2024: 126.7 mm, and 2023: 212 mm.
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