Power company Nova Scotia is assessing and fixing its infrastructure in the vicinity of the Long Lake wildfire.
Wildfire in West Dalhousie, Nova Scotia: Progress and Ongoing Efforts
The wildfire that started on August 13 in West Dalhousie, Nova Scotia, continues to be a significant concern for authorities and residents alike. As of Thursday, the fire is estimated to be 8,468 hectares in size, having destroyed 20 homes in the region.
DNR has been making good progress in fighting the fire, with infrared camera scans showing positive developments that will continue for the coming days. Crews are working tirelessly on hot spots near the perimeter to reinforce it, ensuring the fire does not spread further.
On Tuesday, DNR allowed residents from 17 more addresses in the region to return home, provided they arrived at the checkpoint at Thorne Road and West Dalhousie Road with valid identification. However, roughly 90 addresses in the area remain under an evacuation order.
The burn ban, which started on July 30, is still in effect for the entire province. The fine for violating either the woods ban or the burn ban is a hefty $25,000. The woods ban, which was implemented on Aug. 5 over concerns with dry conditions, remains in effect for the following counties: Cumberland, Hants, Lunenburg, Kings, Annapolis, Queens, Shelburne, Digby, Yarmouth.
DNR is also repairing damaged roads inside the active wildfire zone. In addition, the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is still inspecting and repairing its infrastructure in the Long Lake, N.S., wildfire area.
The wildfire is being fought by a variety of resources, including three helicopters, four planes and a bird dog, seven water tankers, five pieces of heavy equipment, 24 DNR firefighters, 20 Parks Canada firefighters, 17 Quebec firefighters, five P.E.I. firefighters, and support staff.
DNR has warned that dry conditions mean more areas could burn within the active wildfire zone. In response, the Municipality of the County of Annapolis renewed its local state of emergency last Friday to support firefighting efforts. The order will stay in effect for seven days unless it is renewed again or is ended.
As the battle against the wildfire continues, the community remains hopeful for a swift resolution and the safe return of all affected residents.
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