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West Dalhousie Wildfires: Updates


West Dalhousie Wildfire Evacuation Reception Centre: Click on QR code shown below to register. 

If you have been evacuated due to the West Dalhousie wildfire, please register at NSCC in Middleton or online, as soon as possible. Registration ensures we can account for everyone’s safety and determine if you require overnight accommodation.

Your cooperation helps us coordinate resources and keep our community safe.

Please direct inquiries to 1-833-806-1515.

Online Registration:

Red Cross West Dalhousie Wildfire Register



August 16, 2025

State of Local Emergency Declared - Click here to lean more.

8:00pm DNR Update: Long Lake wildfire still out of control and has grown to estimated 1,000 hectares. Two contracted helicopters are supporting 57 DNR, 5 PEI and 49 local firefighters.
Since our last post, we learned 4 skimmers (802s) from NWT were still preparing today, not able to work on fires. They will start tomorrow. We are aiming to keep them in NS for at least a week.

NS Emergency Management: Updated map of evacuation area and relative size of the Long Lake fires in West Dalhousie, Annapolis County. Note: the evacuation zone has not expanded because there are no homes or structures to evacuate in the area where the fire grew beyond the evacuation zone border.
NS EMO map image

NS Dept. of Natural Resources Update: Long Lake wildfire still out of control. Size remains estimated at 807 hectares. Aircraft dropping water this afternoon include 1 contracted helicopter and 4 802 fixed wing skimmers from NWT. Ground crews are 44 DNR, 5 fire crew from PEI DNR and 30 local firefighters.
Hoyt Lake (estimated 0.1 hectare) is now under control. 3 DNR firefighters remain on Hoyt working to extinguish. Next update on Long Lake complex this evening.

Nova Scotia Government: 

There are multiple fires across the province -- this post will be updated throughout the day.

LONG LAKE FIRE COMPLEX, ANNAPOLIS COUNTY, AUGUST 16, 2:30 PM
Long Lake wildfire is still out of control. The size remains estimated at 807 hectares. Aircraft dropping water this afternoon include one contracted helicopter and four 802 fixed wing skimmers from NWT. Ground crews are 44 DNR, 5 fire crew from PEI DNR, and 30 local firefighters.
Hoyt Lake (estimated at 0.1 hectare) is now under control. Three DNR firefighters remain on site working to extinguish the fire. Next update on Long Lake complex this evening.

PERCH LAKE ROAD, PICTOU COUNTY, AUGUST 16, 2:30 PM
The Perch Lake Road fire is now under control. It is estimated at 1.5 hectares. Ground crews are four DNR and 16 local fire fighters working to extinguish it. A dozer line has been established around the entire perimeter. This will be the final update on this fire.

LONG LAKE FIRE COMPLEX, ANNAPOLIS COUNTY, AUGUST 16, NOON
Our pilot is doing well and we appreciate the outpouring of support from Nova Scotians. Our crews on the ground are doing well and keeping up the fight on the fire.

The Long Lake wildfire is still out of control. The new size estimate is 807 hectares. Aircraft dropping water this morning include two contracted helicopters. Ground crews are 44 DNR, five fire crew from PEI DNR and 30 local firefighters.
Hoyt Lake (estimated 1 hectare) is being held. Three DNR firefighters are on site. The next update on Long Lake complex will be this afternoon.

PERCH LAKE ROAD, PICTOU COUNTY, AUGUST 16, NOON
Crews are responding to a fire in the vicinity of Perch Lake Rd, Pictou County. It is estimated at 1.5 hectares and is being held. Ground crews are 7 DNR and 15 local fire fighters. A dozer line has been established around the entire perimeter.


August 15, 2025

Important Information for West Dalhousie Evacuees - see QR code above

The West Dalhousie Wildfire Emergency Reception and Shelter has been relocated from the Bridgetown Fire Hall (31 Bay Rd.) to the Nova Scotia Community College (NSCC) – Annapolis Valley Campus (295 Commercial St., Middleton); opened 24hrs. Evacuees can also register online www.annapoliscounty.ca (West Dalhousie Wildfires - Update).

The Bridgetown location will no longer be open after 6:00PM, August 15th.


Final update of the day from NS Government: (7:25pm)

We unfortunately need to share that a DNR helicopter crashed while working on the Long Lake wildfires this afternoon. The pilot has been rescued and taken for medical assessment. We thank everyone who helped, and our brave DNR & local crews who continue to fight these fires.

Long Lake wildfire still out of control. Still about 406 hectares. Air resources dropping water this evening include 1 DNR helicopter, 2 contracted helicopters. Ground crews include 44 DNR and 60 local firefighters. Fire break work continues.

Hoyt Lake (estimated 1 hectare) is being held. 3 DNR firefighters on Hoyt. Next update on Long Lake complex tomorrow morning.

(4pm)

Long Lake wildfire still out of control. Still about 406 hectares. Air resources dropping water this afternoon include 2 DNR helicopters, 2 contracted helicopters and 2 CL415 planes from Quebec. Ground crews include 44 DNR and 60 local firefighters. Fire break work continues. Hoyt Lake (estimated 1 hectare) is still being held. 3 DNR firefighters on Hoyt. Next update on Long Lake complex this evening. Durland Lake Brook (estimated 0.5 hectares) is now under control. 5 DNR and 23 local firefighters working to extinguish. This is our  last update on Durland.

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(1pm) 

Fire remains out of control and estimated at 406 hectares. Map will be updated as the situation changes. 
Map Aug 15 10am


Mandatory Evacuation Order– Expanded by The County of Annapolis.


Dalhousie Rd. Intersection to 484 Morse Rd;
West Dalhousie Rd. 4530 to 6186;
Thorne Rd. 2648 to 3408;
Medicraft Ln. 122, 126, 126 (Unit 2).

Evacuate the area immediately. Staying may result in injury or loss of life. Check in at Bridgetown Fire Hall, 31 Bay Rd. Take your 72-hour kit and critical items (meds, wallet, keys). Avoid the area if not affected. Call 1-833-806-1515 for info.
Do not call 9-1-1 for updates.

Stay tuned to local news and follow directions of local authorities.
Alert in effect until further notice. 

If you’ve been evacuated from the West Dalhousie Wildfire area and have questions about your pets, please call the Public Information Line at 1-833-806-1515.




August 14, 2025 10:23 am

Mandatory Evacuation – Issued by The County of Annapolis

  • Take your 72-hour kit and critical items (meds, wallet, keys).
  • Check in at Bridgetown Fire Hall, 31 Bay Rd.
  • Avoid the area if not affected.
  • Call 1-833-806-1515 for info.
  • Do not call 911 for updates.
  • Stay tuned to local news and follow directions of local authorities.
  • Alert in effect until further notice.


Press Release - https://annapoliscounty.ca/government/news-media-releases/2201-west-dalhousie-wildfire-evacuation-order-issued

August 13, 2025, 10:57 pm 

The wildfire in the West Dalhousie area is currently being monitored. An emergency number will be provided in the morning for inquiries, and regular updates will be provided as they become available