Published Aug 15, 2025Last updated 3 hours ago1 minute readA Department of Natural Resources helicopter drops water on the wildfire near Susies Lake in Halifax on Tuesday, Aug. 12, 2025. Photo by Province of Nova ScotiaArticle contentA Department of Natural Resources helicopter involved in fighting the Long Lake wildfire in West Dalhousie has crashed in a lake. DNR confirmed in a written statement the crash occurred at about 4:24 p.m. in shallow water and that the pilot had survived. “The pilot was conscious and talking with firefighters who quickly reached the aircraft,” reads the statement. “By 6 p.m. he was rescued from his aircraft and taken for medical assessment.”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 contentArticle contentA CH 149 Cormorant responded to the scene, along with area volunteer firefighters with boats. Joint Rescue Co-ordination Centre Halifax confirmed the incident happened in the area of Five Finger Lake and that there was only one person onboard.Article contentArticle contentTwo Department of Natural Resources helicopters, two contracted helicopters and two CL 415 ‘super scooper’ waterbombers have been working on the Long Lake Fire through Friday afternoon and evening. The fire is estimated at over 400 hectares in size.Article contentOver 100 homes have been evacuated as crews fight the fire.Article contentDNR is notifying Transport Canada, which investigates such incidents.Article contentMore to comeArticle content
DNR pilot survives helicopter crash while fighting Long Lake wildfire
