A helicopter drops a load of water on the fire near Paradise Lake as crews continue to battle the out-of-control Long Lake wildfire. Photo by Province of Nova ScotiaArticle contentLittle rain had fallen on the Long Lake wildfire Saturday afternoon as crews continued their efforts to tame the flames and keep smoldering hotspots from erupting again.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 contentIn a social media post Saturday afternoon, the Department of Natural Resources said the fire was still estimated at just over 8,234 hectares and still out of control, although there were no new reports of damage to homes. It was hoped that fog overnight Friday and showers expected later Saturday would help crews trying to limit the fire’s spread.Article contentArticle contentArticle contentThere were 57 wildland firefighters from Nova Scotia and Ontario working on the fire, along with 89 volunteer firefighters and equipment from across the southwestern part of the province. There were 20 Ontario firefighters heading back to that province Saturday, but 40 from Quebec were arriving.Article contentAll ground crews and 70 pieces of heavy equipment were working on creating fire breaks around the perimeter, either by dozer guards or soaking the edges of the burned area. The 11 helicopters and six fixed wing planes assigned to the fire were dropping water on fire and hotspots to make conditions safer for the teams on the ground, DNR said.Article contentIt said as sections of the perimeter are “tied in” or “buttoned up” with fire breaks, crews will work their way from the outside edge inward to fight the fire.Article contentThe department also warned people to not operate drones anywhere in or near the wildfire area, as it is illegal under the Forests Act and federal legislation.Article content“It can interfere with our firefighting efforts. Aircraft are using a very large airspace around the Long Lake wildfires complex,” the post said. “It is not safe to use a drone anywhere in the broader area.”Article contentDNR and the Department of Emergency Management is not holding it’s daily media briefings over the weekend, and is only planning on single mid-day updates on social media. The next is expected just after lunch on Sunday.Article content
Little rain falls on Long Lake fire Saturday as battle against flames continues
