An aerial photo shows the out-of-control Long Lake wildfire near Paradise Lake in Annapolis County on Wednesday, Aug. 27. Province of Nova ScotiaArticle contentWhile the Long Lake wildfire complex remains out of control, crews are making progress.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 statement released Sunday the Department of Natural Resources pegged the current of the fires at 8,465 hectares.Article contentArticle content“Favourable weather is helping crews make good progress, but they have not yet completed a line around the entire fire zone,” reads the statement. “Fire breaks along some sections of the perimeter are nearing completion. Work is focused on the northern end of the fire to prevent spread toward communities and allow firefighters to advance from the outside in to fight the fire. The aim is to get evacuees home as soon as possible.” Some 1,000 people have been displaced from their homes by the wildfire that started on August 13.Article contentArticle contentTwenty homes and other structures have been destroyed by the fire.Article contentAn Environment Canada air quality warning remains in effect for the area due to smoke from the fires.Article contentWhile temperatures have eased, there is no rain in the forecast for the area until Friday, when Environment Canada forecasts a 60 per cent chance of showers.Article contentLast Sunday strong winds from Hurrican Erin’s passing far offshore, along with low humidity and high temperatures, caused the fire to explode in size – more than doubling in a day.Article contentAs of August 31 there were 10 helicopters, six planes, 16 Department of Natural Resources firefighters, 48 wildland firefighters from Ontario, 40 from Quebec and 59 local volunteer firefighters working the fire. They were supported by 50 pieces of heavy machinery making roads and clearing firebreaks.Article content
Progress being made fighting Long Lake wildfire
