Burnsafe Archive: Sunday 24 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).
2pm Updates
LONG LAKE WILDFIRES COMPLEX, ANNAPOLIS COUNTY, AUGUST 24, 1 PM
The Long Lake wildfires complex is still out of control and likely to grow beyond the current estimated 3255 hectares with extreme fire conditions today. All efforts are being made to save homes.
The incident command post is relocated and operating in Bridgetown. The same air and ground crews continue to focus on the West Dalhousie area while heavy machinery works on flanks. Next update this evening.
LONG LAKE FIRE COMPLEX, ANNAPOLIS COUNTY, AUGUST 24, 9:45 AM
The Long Lake wildfires complex is still out of control. Growth beyond the current estimated 3255 hectares is likely today due to extreme fire conditions. All efforts are being made to save homes. Incident command post has moved to Bridgetown. Keeping people safe is our top priority.
The wind is pushing the fire toward the West Dalhousie area, air and ground resources are focusing efforts there. Aircrafts today include six helicopters, six planes plus bird dogs. On scene today include 56 Department of Natural Resources (DNR), 62 Ontario and 54 local firefighters. Heavy machinery is still working on flanks.
Next update will be this afternoon. Follow updates on social media and at Emergency alerts and information - Government of Nova Scotia, Canada
Mandatory Evacuation Expanded
Mandatory Evacuation Expanded Further for West Dalhousie, Annapolis County.
Morse Road - Thorne Road.
Expanded area from civic #571 to 1073 Morse Rd and civic #'s 4272 and 4291 on Thorne Road.
Avoid the area if not affected.
Evacuees must check in at Emergency Reception Centre at Bridgetown Fire Department, 31 Bay Rd.
Information: 1-833-806-1515 (do NOT call 911 unless emergency).
Stay tuned to local news and follow directions of local authorities.
Alert in effect until further notice.
Follow updates on social media and at Emergency alerts and information - Government of Nova Scotia, Canada
6pm - Long Lake wildfire is still out of control, and expected to grow.
There’s a high risk of fire spreading along Highway 10, Annapolis Co: all streets around Trout, Zwicker and East Lakes; Old Liverpool Rd, Che-Boag-A-Nish Rd and West Dalhousie Rd in Albany Cross.
Be prepared to evacuate in the event an evacuation order is given. Avoid the area if not affected. Stay tuned to local news and follow directions of local authorities.
If a wildfire threatens your home, you will need to leave quickly.
Follow direction of local authorities and have grab-and-go bags prepared for everyone you live with including pets. https://novascotia.ca/emergency-education/docs/emergency-kit-checklist-en.pdf
Updated map of evacuation area and relative size of Long Lake in Annapolis County. Full PDF: https://novascotia.ca/alerts/docs/Long-Lake-August-24-2025-1600.pdf