A firefighter from Berwick and District Volunteer Fire Department watches as a plane from Newfoundland and Labrador makes a drop on the Lake George wildfire on Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2025. Photo by Province of Nova ScotiaArticle contentCrews are back on the ground and in the air at the Lake George wildfire site this morning as they work to hold the 290-hectare blaze that is threatening homes and cottages on and between two lakes in Kings County.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 contentA heavy dew overnight and cooler temperatures Wednesday were helpful as work to build firebreaks and set up sprinkler protection systems around structures continues.Article contentArticle contentArticle contentThe fire, which broke out Sunday, has caused the evacuation of several hundred properties on Lake George and Aylesford Lake, and along Aylesford Road and North River Road and roads running off them.Article contentMore than 330 homes and cottages are in the evacuation zone. No structures had been damaged as of Wednesday night.Article contentSix planes and three helicopters were fighting the fire from the air Wednesday, and there was some short-term water bombing by two planes from Quebec.Article content DNR firefighter Ethan Lawrence makes his way across a fire break on Wednesday at the Lake George wildfire in Kings County (Province of Nova Scotia). Photo by Province of Nova ScotiaArticle contentThere were 16 pieces of heavy equipment building firebreaks, and almost four dozen firefighters on the ground. They had to work in areas that were not within the water bombers’ operating zone.Article contentWinds are predicted to gust above 30 km/h until Sunday, and there is no significant rain in the long-range forecast until next Thursday.Article contentThe next provincial statement on the fires is expected this morning. There was no briefing Wednesday afternoon, and there is no word yet on whether there will be one today.Article content
Crews trying to keep Lake George wildfire from reaching homes and cottages
