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Government of Nova Scotia @nsgov.bsky.social · 22h

Work continues on fire breaks and avoiding growth. Not all resources are necessarily working at all times. For example, sometimes the airspace is dedicated to helicopters doing precision water drops that support specific tactics on the ground. Next update around midday tomorrow.

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Government of Nova Scotia @nsgov.bsky.social · 22h

No structures lost to date, crews continue working hard to protect them. Resources available include 62 DNR, 39 BC and 23 local firefighters, 2 Newfoundland and 4 NWT planes, 1 DNR and 5 contracted helicopters, and 30 pieces of heavy equipment.

Amendments Clarify Code of Conduct for Elected Officials

Government of Nova Scotia @nsgov.bsky.social · 22h

The Lake George wildfire is still out of control. Despite hot, dry, windy weather, crews were successful yesterday in preventing growth beyond the current estimate of 288 hectares. They have the same goal today in the face of these challenging conditions.

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Government of Nova Scotia @nsgov.bsky.social · 23h

Amendments Clarify Code of Conduct for Elected Officials news.novascotia.ca/en/2025/10/0...

Nova Scotia Reduces Fees, Eliminates Renewals for Skilled Trades

Government of Nova Scotia @nsgov.bsky.social · 1d

Nova Scotia Reduces Fees, Eliminates Renewals for Skilled Trades news.novascotia.ca/en/2025/10/0...

New Online Service for Road Test Bookings

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Government of Nova Scotia @nsgov.bsky.social · 1d

Crews working hard to protect homes and other structures. Resources today include 35 DNR, 39 BC and 23 local firefighters, 2 Newfoundland and 4 NWT planes, 1 DNR and 5 contracted helicopters, and 18 pieces of heavy equipment. Next update around midday tomorrow.

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Government of Nova Scotia @nsgov.bsky.social · 1d

The Lake George wildfire is still out of control and grew slightly to an estimated 288 hectares due to ongoing dry, windy conditions. No reports of damage to structures. The fire is burning deep and today’s high temperature will be a challenge.

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Government of Nova Scotia @nsgov.bsky.social · 1d

New Online Service for Road Test Bookings news.novascotia.ca/en/2025/10/0...

Government of Nova Scotia @nsgov.bsky.social · 2d

Resources today include 35 DNR, 39 BC and 31 local firefighters, 2 Newfoundland and 4 NWT planes, 1 DNR and 5 contracted helicopters, and 18 pieces of heavy equipment. Next update around midday tomorrow.

Government of Nova Scotia @nsgov.bsky.social · 2d

Crews continue this hard work today with aim of limiting growth and protecting homes and structures. Progress continues on fire breaks around the perimeter of the active wildfire zone.

Government of Nova Scotia @nsgov.bsky.social · 2d

The Lake George wildfire is still out of control. Crews worked extremely hard yesterday to limit growth to an estimated 285 hectares despite dry, windy conditions. No reports of damage to structures.

Wildfire update
Lake George
Kings county

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Government of Nova Scotia @nsgov.bsky.social · 3d

Over the weekend, social media updates will be posted if there is an important new detail to report, such as a change in the estimated size of the fire. Daily posts will resume around midday on Monday.

Government of Nova Scotia @nsgov.bsky.social · 3d

Resources today include 28 DNR, 39 BC and 31 local firefighters, 2 Newfoundland and 4 NWT planes, 1 DNR and 5 contracted helicopters, and 18 pieces of heavy equipment.

Government of Nova Scotia @nsgov.bsky.social · 3d

Crews were successful in preventing larger growth despite dry windy conditions yesterday and will give it their best effort again today to protect homes and other structures.

Province Reduces Red Tape, Supports Development During Legislative Session

Government of Nova Scotia @nsgov.bsky.social · 3d

The Lake George wildfire is still out of control and grew slightly yesterday to an estimated at 267 hectares. No reports of damage to structures.

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Government of Nova Scotia @nsgov.bsky.social · 4d

Over the weekend, social media updates will be posted if there is an important new detail to report, such as a change in the estimated size of the fire. Daily posts will resume around midday on Monday.

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Government of Nova Scotia @nsgov.bsky.social · 4d

Two crews from BC – totaling 40 firefighters – are arriving from BC today and will stay for two weeks. They will start working on the fire tomorrow alongside DNR and local crews.

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Government of Nova Scotia @nsgov.bsky.social · 4d

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.

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Government of Nova Scotia @nsgov.bsky.social · 4d

Province Reduces Red Tape, Supports Development During Legislative Session news.novascotia.ca/en/2025/10/0...

Nova Scotia Celebrates 2025 Cadet Day and the 50th Anniversary of Women in Cadets

Government of Nova Scotia @nsgov.bsky.social · 4d

Nova Scotia Celebrates 2025 Cadet Day and the 50th Anniversary of Women in Cadets news.novascotia.ca/en/2025/10/0...

Weekly Traffic Advisories

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Government of Nova Scotia @nsgov.bsky.social · 4d

Weekly Traffic Advisories news.novascotia.ca/en/2025/10/0...

Province Takes Further Steps to Unlock Development in HRM

Government of Nova Scotia @nsgov.bsky.social · 4d

Province Takes Further Steps to Unlock Development in HRM news.novascotia.ca/en/2025/10/0...

Third Call for Climate Change Funding for Seafood Companies

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Government of Nova Scotia @nsgov.bsky.social · 5d

The Lake George wildfire is still out of control and estimated at 245 hectares. No reports of damage to structures. Progress continues on building fire breaks around perimeter. 3 more contracted helicopters arrived today, will start work tomorrow. Next update tomorrow morning.

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Government of Nova Scotia @nsgov.bsky.social · 5d

Third Call for Climate Change Funding for Seafood Companies news.novascotia.ca/en/2025/10/0...