Nova Scotia wildfire burning out of control in unseasonably hot weather
Posted Oct 6, 2025 03:07:28 PM.
Last Updated Oct 6, 2025 03:59:30 PM.
Nova Scotia officials say unseasonably warm temperatures are proving challenging as the fight against an out-of-control wildfire in the Annapolis Valley enters its second week.
The Department of Natural Resources says the fire at Lake George is estimated to have grown slightly to just over 2.8 square kilometres, mainly because of dry and windy conditions.
The forecast for the area near Aylesford, N.S., is calling for a high of 28 C — the average daily high in the region for October is normally below 15 C.
There are no reports of damage to structures in the area around Lake George and the west side of Aylesford Lake.
Officials say the fire is burning deep in the ground and crews are working to protect homes, cottages and other structures.
Ninety-seven firefighters are at the scene, including 39 from British Columbia, along with six airplanes, six helicopters and 18 pieces of heavy equipment.
The fire broke out on Sept. 28 and at one point officials classified it as being held, before high winds quickly led to the fire growing out of control again.
Dan Stovel, with the Municipality of the County of Kings, says 353 civic addresses have been evacuated to date, including around 79 permanent addresses. Stovel says 391 people from 205 households have registered with the Canadian Red Cross at a shelter in New Minas, N.S.
This report by The Canadian Press was first published Oct. 6, 2025.
