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Your art trip starts here: Nocturne runs Oct. 16–19. Whether you’re walking, biking, rolling or riding transit, there are plenty of ways to explore this year’s art. Enjoy free bike valet parking on Oct. 18. Check out the locations and coupon code for Bird Canada: halifax.ca/nocturne

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Financial Support for Evacuees of Lake George Wildfire news.novascotia.ca/en/2025/10/0...

HRFE Station 06 (Halifax) - Smoke Investigation Call - Visible from Walter Havill Drive in the direction of Chain Lake Drive - 08:22 Assisting: HRFE Station 03 (Halifax) HRFE Station 05 (Halifax) Arrival: Confirmed working woods fire in the area of St. Margaret’s Bay Road and Dunbrack

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The Lake George wildfire is still out of control and estimated at 250 hectares. No reports of damage to structures. Dry windy conditions continue to be a challenge and may cause the fire to spread. Crews working hard to protect homes and other structures.

BREAKING: As of 16:05, the Lake George wildfire has jumped a firebreak, jumped a creek, and is quickly spreading through softwood outside of the clear cut area. NL water bomber 415's are currently at the base, but have been requested to launch. An additional helicopter is coming out of Shubie.

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13:22: Emergency services are responding to an active woods fire in the 50-150 block of Bligh Road, Woodville, Kings County. A helicopter and tankers have been requested. Chopper will be deployed immediately.

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Onsite are 23 DNR and 20 local firefighters, 4 NWT planes, 2 Newfoundland planes, 2 contracted helicopters, and 18 pieces of heavy equipment building fire breaks. Next update late afternoon/early evening.

The Lake George wildfire is still out of control. Size now estimated at 245 hectares based on more accurate measurement. No reports of damage to structures. Crews are facing challenging conditions with another dry, windy day.

10:05: The Lake George wildfire near Aylesford, Kings County, remains uncontrolled. Although evacuations have been carried out, there are currently no reports of structural damage.

Wildfire Season Extended Provincewide news.novascotia.ca/en/2025/10/0...

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Residents are to immediately evacuate due to Wildfire. Take pets, important documents and medications, food and emergency supplies. An emergency Reception Centre is established at Louis Millett Centre New Minas. All residents are to register at the Reception Centre.

Evacuation Order Update: Aylesford Lake 1. Aylesford Rd from (and including) Fox Mountain Campground to Civic 3847 Aylesford Rd. 2. All civics on Spruce Dr, Birch Lane and Blue Lane. 3. All civics between 5 North River Rd to 1493 North River Rd.

On scene are 23 DNR and 20 local firefighters, 4 NWT, 1 DNR and 2 contracted helicopters, and 18 pieces of heavy equipment building fire breaks. Next update late afternoon/early evening.

The Lake George wildfire is still out of control and now estimated at 290 hectares. Department of Emergency Management and local fire department working on structure protection, no reports of damage. Further evacuations ordered by Kings County.

Still onsite are 23 Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and 20 local firefighters, four Northwest Territory and two Quebec planes, one DNR and two contracted helicopters, and six pieces of heavy equipment building fire breaks. Next update will be tomorrow morning.

The Lake George wildfire is still out of control and estimated at 150 hectares. There are no reports of structure damage. The Department of Emergency Management is working on structure protection with the local fire department. Further evacuations are likely, although residents should be prepared.

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Updated shelter info Lake George wildfire evacuees: 24/7 shelter with overnight accommodations is open at Louis Millett Community Complex, 9489 Commercial Street, New Minas. Please register at the shelter or call 902-890-2042. This number has changed from the one posted yesterday.

Stay tuned to local news and follow directions of local authorities. Follow Kings County REMO for updates: facebook.com/REMOKingsCounty and kingsremo.ca.

Twenty three Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and 20 local firefighters were onsite at first light. The four NWT planes, one DNR and two contracted helicopters are dropping water, with four Quebec planes expected later this morning. Next update this afternoon.

More evacuations are possible. The Department of Emergency Management is working with the local fire department on structure protection.

The Lake George wildfire is still out of control. A helicopter is flying over the scene this morning to get a better gauge on the size. Last night’s rough estimate was 300 hectares.

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21:16: The Lake George wildfire evacuation zone encompasses the area between Kingswood Camp and Fox Mountain Campground, as well as the north end of Aylesford Lake, from Old Mill Lane southwest to Simpson Cove Lane, as indicated in the attached photo.

Updated map of evacuation area of the Lake George wildfire in Kings County. Full map: novascotia.ca/alerts/docs/...

A 24/7 shelter with overnight accommodations has been set up for evacuees of the Lake George wildfire. Evacuees can go to Louis Millett Community Complex at 9489 Commercial Street, New Minas. All evacuees are asked to register at the emergency reception area inside the shelter.

Mandatory evacuation area expanded to include the north end of Aylesford Lake, from Old Mill Lane, southwest to Simpson Cove Lane.

ADDITIONAL EVACUATION ORDER: Evacuation Order Update. North end of Aylesford Lake on the west side, Kings County. In addition to the earlier Mandatory Evacuation Order, this Mandatory Evacuation Order Update is from Old Mill Lane, southwest to Simpson Cove Lane.

Information: 902-680-5781. Stay tuned to local news and follow directions of local authorities. Follow Kings County REMO for updates: facebook.com/REMOKingsCou... and kingsremo.ca.

Applications now open for Neighbourhood Placemaking. Want to learn more? Attend the upcoming program information session: Oct. 1 | 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. | Halifax Cental Common, multipurpose room | register at halifaxregionalmunicipality.perfectmind.com. Apply by Oct. 30 at halifax.ca/placemaking.

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17:28: 4 water bombers, 1 helicopter and bird dog in addition to DNR crews and volunteer firefighters (tankers) remain on scene of a wildfire currently defined as "not large," off a new fire road off Aylesford Road in the community of Lake George — Kings County. 1/2

15:40: Emergency services are currently on scene of a confirmed woods fire on Aylesford Road in Lake George, Kings County. Initial reports suggested heavy smoke — an aircraft has now surveyed the area and verified the presence of an active fire. 1/3

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