Nova Scotia Wildfires

• Wildfire in Nova Scotia’s Annapolis Valley under control

  The Lake George wildfire which sparked about two weeks ago is now under control, Nova Scotia officials say, with residents of the area having been able to return home last week.

  Environment

  Oct 12, 2025
  
• Annapolis Valley wildfire still ‘out of control,’ some N.S. evacuees allowed home Tuesday

  The wildfire in Annapolis Valley remains 'out of control,' according to Nova Scotia. On Monday morning, the province estimated the size of the wildfire to be 8,468 hectares.

  Canada

  Sep 2, 2025
  
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• N.S. wildfires: Out-of-control blaze in Annapolis County keeps on growing

  While the Long Lake wildfire in Annapolis County, N.S., continues to grow, the province says no further homes have been damaged as a result.

  Canada

  Aug 27, 2025
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• Nova Scotia wildfires: Annapolis Valley blaze surpasses 8K hectares in size

  While the fire in Annapolis Valley is now estimated to be more than 8,000 hectares in size, Nova Scotia officials say no more homes have been damaged as a result.

  Canada

  Aug 26, 2025
• Atlantic Canada’s ‘unprecedented’ wildfire season, and why some firefighters feel ill-equipped

  The wildfire season this year is being called unprecedented by many fire officials in the region, with Halifax firefighters feeling they aren't properly trained to do their job.

  Fire

  Aug 26, 2025
• Hurricane Erin won’t touch down in Atlantic Canada but could be an issue for wildfires

  Environment Canada said Hurricane Erin should stay far offshore but will bring dangerous surf and gusty winds over coastal areas of Nova Scotia and the Avalon Peninsula.

  Weather

  Aug 22, 2025
• Hurricane Erin: Storm won’t make landfall in N.S., but will bring very high waves

  While Hurricane Erin is not expected to come close to land in the Maritimes, it is still likely to play havoc on both land and sea in Nova Scotia.

  Canada

  Aug 21, 2025
• N.S. wildfires: Blaze in Annapolis Valley continues to burn ‘out of control’

  The wildfire in Annapolis Valley that has forced 100 homes to be evacuated continued to rage on Wednesday morning, according to the province.

  Canada

  Aug 20, 2025
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• N.S. Wildfires: Long Lake continues to spread, now more than 3,000 hectares

  The Long Lake wildfire is expected to grow, said Scott Tingley, manager of forest protection with Nova Scotia's Natural Resources Department.

  Fire

  Aug 18, 2025
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• N.S. wildfires: Blaze in Annapolis Valley that forced evacuations continues to grow

  It was started by a lightning strike on Wednesday night and has grown to 406 hectares in size, according to the Department of Natural Resources.

  Canada

  Aug 15, 2025