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CTV News
6 hours ago
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- CTV News
‘Paying it forward': Air resources from out west expected in N.S. to fight wildfire Wednesday
Four CL-415 planes from Alberta, lent by New Brunswick, complete their fill up at Long Lake to help fight a nearby wildfire. (Government of Nova Scotia) Air resources from out west are expected to arrive in Nova Scotia Wednesday to help fight the large, week-long wildfire in the West Dalhousie area. The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) says the Long Lake wildfire is still out of control and estimated at 3,210 hectares. 'Crews making good progress with heavy equipment to build dozer guards around the flanks,' said the province in an update on X. 'Efforts focused on protecting homes when Hurricane Erin arrives.' The province will provide another update Wednesday afternoon. The Long Lake wildfires complex is still out of control and estimated at 3210 hectares. Still no reports of damage to homes. Crews are still working on dozer guards. Firefighters on scene this morning include 52 DNR, 22 Ontario and 39 local. 1/2 — Natural Resources (@NS_DNR) August 20, 2025 There was 'minimal growth' south of Five Finger Lake on Tuesday. There have still been no reports of damage to homes, but a few campers and trailers have been lost. Currently, there are 52 DNR crew members at the scene, as well as 22 from Ontario and 39 local firefighters. Four planes from the Northwest Territories and a contracted helicopter are also in the area. Jim Rudderham, director of fleet and forest protection for DNR, said Tuesday a group of Canadair CL-415 planes was coming from Manitoba and would be deployed to the Long Lake fire Wednesday. Manitoba's premier said a Bird Dog aircraft was also on the way. 'Manitoba water bombers are heading to Nova Scotia to fight wildfires. Two CL-415s & a bird dog with an air attack officer make the 8-hr journey today,' Wab Kinew said in a post on X Tuesday. 'Manitobans know wildfire's toll — now we're paying it forward, supporting from coast to coast.' 🦬 Manitoba water bombers are heading to Nova Scotia to fight wildfires. Two CL-415s & a bird dog with an air attack officer make the 8-hr journey today. Manitobans know wildfire's toll — now we're paying it forward, supporting from coast to coast. 🇨🇦 — Wab Kinew (@WabKinew) August 19, 2025 Three helicopters from Saskatchewan and more Ontario firefighters are also expected to arrive Wednesday. Three CL215T planes from Alberta that are on loan to New Brunswick helped with a quick strike on Tuesday afternoon. Rudderham said Canadian Forces Base Greenwood is housing the planes and their crews. Officials believe the Long Lake wildfire, which began burning last Wednesday, was caused by a lightning strike. Evacuation centre hours The evacuation reception centre and shelter for wildfire evacuees moved over the weekend to the Nova Scotia Community College Annapolis Valley Campus in Middleton. Middleton Red Cross A Red Cross sign is pictured outside the Nova Scotia Community College Annapolis Valley Campus in Middleton. (Callum Smith/CTV Atlantic) The centre updated its hours Tuesday and is now operating daily from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Overnight accommodations are still available 24/7. State of local emergency The wildfire prompted the Municipality of the County of Annapolis to declare a state of local emergency on Saturday. The municipal state of local emergency is in effect for a week, unless renewed or terminated sooner. Residents are asked to follow all official instructions and directives from emergency officials. The declaration also prohibits the inflation of prices for essential goods and services. Residents are being urged to monitor official updates from the Annapolis Regional Emergency Management Organization (REMO) and other official government sources or call 1-833-806-1515 for public information related to the wildfire and evacuation supports. Air quality statement An air quality statement remains in effect for Annapolis County due to the wildfire, which is reducing local air quality. People in the area are encouraged to keep their windows and doors closed. For more Nova Scotia news, visit our dedicated provincial page
Toronto Star
13-08-2025
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- Toronto Star
Fire crews continue to battle two active wildfires in Kawartha Lakes, Ont.
A CL415 water bomber performs at the Aero Gatineau Ottawa airshow in Gatineau on Sept. 16, 2023. Patrick Doyle / The Canadian Press flag wire: true flag sponsored: false article_type: : sWebsitePrimaryPublication : publications/toronto_star bHasMigratedAvatar : false :
Toronto Star
04-08-2025
- General
- Toronto Star
Thousands to flee First Nation in northern Manitoba over wildfire threat
A CL415 water bomber performs at the Aero Gatineau Ottawa airshow in Gatineau on Sept. 16, 2023. The Manitoba government is promising three new water bombers for the wildfire service. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Patrick Doyle PD flag wire: true flag sponsored: false article_type: : sWebsitePrimaryPublication : publications/toronto_star bHasMigratedAvatar : false :
Yahoo
13-05-2025
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- Yahoo
LIVE: Minnesota wildfire updates as evacuation orders expand
A serious situation is unfolding in northern Minnesota, where multiple wildfires have sprung up during tinderbox-dry conditions, and an increasing number of residents are now subject to evacuation orders as the blaze consumes properties. Authorities in St. Louis County are responding to: The Camphouse Fire near Brimson (1,250 acres) The Jenkins Creek Fire near Fairbanks (1,500 acres) Munger Shaw Fire near Cotton (1,300 acres) You can find details of evacuation zones in St. Louis County here, and Lake County here. Sign up for our BREAKING WEATHER newsletters A number of other fires are being reported in north-central Minnesota, but none are as big at this time as the Camphouse and Jenkins Creek fires. We'll be providing regular updates as the fires spread. Click refresh for the latest updates: An update has been provided on the Jenkins Creek Fire near Fairbanks, with the U.S. Forest Service saying it is now 1,500 acres in size and "actively burning." Without an update on the size of the Camphouse Fire, this means Jenkins Creek is currently the largest wildfire ongoing in the state. "Aircraft including 2 Fire Boss single engine water scooping planes and 2 CL-415 super scooper planes along with helicopters have been dropping water on this fire in an effort to slow its spread and protect private property," the forest service says. In an ominous warning, the forest service adds: "Relative humidity levels did not increase much last night and might not increase much tonight either which will result in active overnight fire behavior."
