Burnsafe Archive: Monday 25 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).
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Air Quality Advisory - Annapolis County
Air quality is expected to remain poor today across Annapolis County.
This can cause eye, nose, and throat irritation, shortness of breath, coughing, headaches, and may affect the heart.
At-risk groups include children, older adults, and people with asthma, respiratory, or cardiovascular conditions. Symptoms such as coughing, asthma flare-ups, allergies, arrhythmia, or chest pain may worsen.
Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada.
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6:30pm Update
LONG LAKE WILDFIRES COMPLEX, ANNAPOLIS COUNTY, AUGUST 25, 6:30 PM
The Long Lake wildfires complex is still out of control and now estimated at 8026 hectares. The fire has advanced along both sides of Paradise Lake. Assessment of yesterday’s damage is ongoing. Beyond that, no new reports of damage to homes.
While the rain was welcome, it was not enough to make a real difference. It bought some time for crews to make progress, but it will take days of steady rain to help get the wildfires complex under control.
The same ground resources are on the scene. Weather prevented planes from flying but six helicopters have been working on the fire. Heavy equipment operators resumed building dozer guards.
The next update will be tomorrow morning.
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LONG LAKE WILDFIRES COMPLEX, ANNAPOLIS COUNTY, AUGUST 25, Noon
The Long Lake wildfires complex is still out of control. Many homes have been saved. Despite best efforts, some have been damaged. Assessment is needed before we can provide a number. Once information is confirmed, affected residents will be told first. Please respect their privacy.
Yesterday’s extreme conditions caused the wildfire to grow to an estimated 7780 hectares. The size may change with more precise measuring. Please note – size estimates from other sources are not official and less precise.
Crews on scene at first light to clear downed trees from roads. Aircraft: six helicopters, six planes plus bird dogs. Firefighters: 56 Department of Natural Resources, 62 Ontario and 54 local. Heavy machinery still working. All efforts continue to save homes and other structures.
Updated map Shows fire size as of this morning:
No change in evacuation zone since yesterday. Please note - many homes in the fire zone have been saved. Some were damaged. Affected residents will be notified by the municipality. Full PDF:
https://novascotia.ca/alerts/docs/Long-Lake.pdf
