Nova ScotiaThe wildfire near Aylesford, N.S., is estimated at 245 hectares, based on a more accurate measurement compared with Wednesday’s estimated 290 hectares.No reports of damage to structures, according to provinceCBC News · Posted: Oct 02, 2025 10:35 AM EDT | Last Updated: 4 hours agoThis area off Aylesford Road, seen on Oct. 1, is one of the spots burned by the Lake George fire in Kings County. (Province of Nova Scotia)A fire in Kings County continues to burn, as crews face challenging conditions and another dry and windy day.The Lake George fire south of Aylesford, N.S., is estimated at 245 hectares, based on a more accurate measurement compared with Wednesday’s estimated 290 hectares, according to the Nova Scotia government.There have been no reports of damage to structures, but the fire, which broke out Sunday, has prompted the evacuation of 350 homes and cottages, including 79 full-time residences.There are 23 Department of Natural Resources firefighters on scene, as well as 20 local firefighters. Four planes from the Northwest Territories, two planes from Newfoundland and Labrador and two contracted helicopters are battling the blaze, and two additional planes may come from Quebec. On the ground, 18 pieces of heavy equipment are building fire breaks.Firefighter Jason Cyr walks on the newly constructed fire break as crews fight the fire and a plane from Newfoundland makes a run. (Province of Nova Scotia)On Wednesday, the provincial government announced it was extending the wildfire season to Oct. 31.A full burn ban remains in effect in Annapolis County and daily burn restrictions will continue to apply in all other counties to the end of the month. The fine for violations of the ban is $25,000.Wildfire season normally runs from March 15 to Oct. 15.Crews still on scene at Long Lake fireMeanwhile, the Long Lake fire in Annapolis County is still burning, although that fire has now been deemed “under control.”The blaze near West Dalhousie, N.S., began on Aug. 13, destroying 20 homes or cottages and prompting the evacuation of about 500 civic address, affecting more than 1,000 people.Dustin Enslow, the deputy warden of the Municipality of the County of Annapolis, told CBC Radio’s Information Morning Nova Scotia on Thursday that people in the area are hoping for the best for those affected by the Lake George fire.”Our hearts are with Kings County right now,” Enslow said. “They’re going through what we dealt with and hopefully they have a speedy recovery.”Of the 20 structures that were destroyed by fire, about 60 per cent were not covered by insurance, Enslow said, noting that the municipality is working with all the owners to advocate for support for them.”As you can imagine, no matter if you have insurance or not, it’s devastating to lose a structure.”Enslow said there is still a lot of fire underground near West Dalhousie, and firefighters will be on the scene for “quite some time.””So there’s still places that it’s on fire five feet under the ground. So it’s going to be still for the long haul,” he said.He added that the wind is still a concern at the Long Lake fire, as damaged trees could fall on properties or power lines. Many power poles were downed in the fire, including a majority on Thorne Road, Enslow said.With files from Information Morning Nova Scotia
Lake George fire continues burning out of control
