Published Oct 08, 20251 minute readJeremy VanDenhof, left, and Graeme Sanford, both Berwick and District volunteer firefighters, fill the water bladders that the crews draw from to fight the Lake George wildfire Thursday, Oct. 2. Photo by Province of Nova ScotiaArticle contentFirefighters were able to keep the Lake George wildfire from growing Oct. 7.THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY.Subscribe now to access this story and more:Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsSUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES.Subscribe or sign in to your account to continue your reading experience.Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsRegister to unlock more articles.Create an account or sign in to continue your reading experience.Access additional stories every monthShare your thoughts and join the conversation in our commenting communityGet email updates from your favourite authorsSign In or Create an AccountorArticle contentThe estimated 288-hectare wildfire remains out of control, the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) said in a social media post at noon on Oct. 8.Article contentArticle content“Crews were once again successful in preventing growth yesterday, despite challenging conditions,” it said. “No structures lost. Anticipated rain and cooler temperatures will help.”Article contentArticle contentIt was 22 C in Greenwood at 1 p.m. Environment Canada’s forecast included periods of rain (five to 10 millimetres) and a risk of thundershowers in the afternoon. The wind was from the southwest and ranging from 30-50 km/h. Between 10 and 20 mm of rain was in the forecast for tonight with showers early in the morning on Oct. 9.Article contentThe department’s social media post said the planes from Newfoundland and Labrador have been released.Article contentThere were 37 DNR firefighters on scene Oct. 8 as well as 39 from British Columbia and 24 from local volunteer fire departments.Article content Aylesford and District volunteer firefighters Terry Blackwell, left, and Jo Laforce fill their tanker while a Newfoundland and Labrador plane prepares to scoop water from Lake George during the wildfire on Thursday, Oct. 2. Photo by Province of Nova ScotiaArticle contentThere were four planes from the Northwest Territories, one DNR helicopter and five contracted helicopters. There were 30 pieces of heavy equipment.Article content
Crews prevent Lake George wildfire from growing
