Burnsafe Archive: Sunday 17 August 2025
This is a Historical record of “Can I Burn”. For current/lastest Burn Restrictions; click here - Updated Daily at 2pm during Wildfire Season (15 March to 15 October)
Travel and Activities In Woods are Restricted
Starting 5 August (at 4pm), travel and activities in woods are restricted to help prevent wildfires. Hiking, camping, fishing and the use of vehicles in the woods are not permitted, trail systems through woods are off limits and camping is allowed only in campgrounds. Learn more: Woods Proclamation (PDF). The fine for violating the restrictions is $25,000 (see Summary Offence Tickets Regulations).
Long Lake
LONG LAKE FIRE COMPLEX, ANNAPOLIS COUNTY 8:00 p.m.
The Long Lake wildfires complex has grown to an estimated 1,977 hectares. It has advanced past Godfrey Lake to the intersection of Fairns and West Dalhousie roads on one side, and to the south side of Spectacle Lakes on the other.
A large ground force of 77 Department of Natural Resources (DNR), 20 Ontario, 5 Prince Edward Island and 120 local firefighters are fighting the fire and working to saving homes, along with sprinklers which were set up in advance. No reports of structure damage to date.
The 2 contracted helicopters are dropping water. The 4 Northwest Territories planes were diverted to knock down a new fire at Simonds Lake, Digby County this evening and have returned to base for the night.
Next update in morning.
LONG LAKE FIRE COMPLEX, ANNAPOLIS COUNTY 1:00 p.m
There is no change in the status of Long Lake wildfires since our morning post. NWT’s four 802 skimmers are in action, along with two contracted helicopters, 57 DNR, 5 PEI, 84 local firefighters. 20 more DNR and 20 Ontario firefighters are en route to the scene. The next update will be this evening.
LONG LAKE FIRE COMPLEX, ANNAPOLIS COUNTY 9:40 a.m.
The Long Lake wildfire still out of control and has grown to estimated 1101 hectares. The wind has shifted, and the fire is moving back towards West Dalhousie Road area. There are sprinklers on all homes and other protection measures in place. More evacuations are possible.
Resources on scene this morning include two contracted helicopters supporting 57 Department of Natural Resources (DNR), 5 PEI and 39 local firefighters. The DNR crew of 20 is back from NB and a crew of 20 arrived from Ontario, all being deployed to Long Lake complex.
Aiming to get four 802 skimmers from NWT into action today. These aircraft are typically most effective and used in morning and evening. Next update this afternoon.
Guysborough Country Smoke
You may notice the smell of smoke and haze in the air today. This is due to the wildfires burning outside of Bridgetown (West Dalhousie), and the smoke is settling across our region.
If smoke appears widespread or hazy throughout the area, rather than forming a distinct column, it is likely drifting in from ongoing fires and does not require an emergency call.
Emergency calls should be made if there is a clear column of smoke, visible flames, or a concentrated area of heavy smoke that appears local.
We understand everyone’s concern and wish for everyone to remain diligent and listen to the local authorities for updates.
If you smell smoke you can call the Department of Natural Resources at 1-800-565-2224.Stay safe.