Twenty Properties Misplaced in Long Lake Wildfires

Wildfires within the Long Lake space of Annapolis County destroyed 20 properties on Sunday, August 24.

The misplaced residences had been on West Dalhousie, Thorne and Morse roads. Not all had been major residences.

“Our hearts are broken for residents in the West Dalhousie community who’ve lost their homes. It’s overwhelming to get that news, it will be a long road to recovery, and I know residents will find comfort through this strong, tight-knit community,” stated Premier Tim Houston. “The saving grace is that there’s been no loss of life, more homes were saved than lost, and our crews are doing everything they can to prevent any further losses.”

Another 11 outbuildings had been misplaced or broken on different properties within the space.

The County of Annapolis knowledgeable affected residents about their properties. The municipality is establishing a navigator program to assist property house owners and evacuees entry helps.

Assessment of harm will proceed for different properties, outbuildings and campers/trailers as it’s secure to take action in what continues to be an energetic fireplace scene. It will not be but secure to permit property house owners, insurance coverage professionals or different companies into the realm.

Quotes:

“It was devastating news, and our hearts were broken for those who lost their homes in the West Dalhousie wildfire. These were not just structures, they were places filled with memories, comfort and meaning. We are here to support our residents, not only today, but in the days and months ahead. Our commitment to help those affected is unwavering, as we continue this journey together.”
— Diane LeBlanc, Warden, County of Annapolis

Quick Facts:

• the Long Lake wildfires complicated continues to be uncontrolled and at present estimated at 8,234 hectares, or greater than 82 sq. kilometres (a wildfire complicated is a number of fires which are being managed by one incident administration group with sources being moved between them as mandatory)
• 505 civic addresses had been evacuated – not all are residential properties; 518 evacuees have registered with the Red Cross
• a brand new emergency monetary help program is obtainable for these displaced from their major residence, based mostly on the variety of days evacuated
• emergencies are tense and will be overwhelming; psychological well being and well-being sources obtainable to help individuals are listed on the finish of this launch
• Nova Scotians are inspired to look at for normal, official updates on provincial authorities social media accounts and the emergency alerts and data net web page

Additional Resources:

Latest data on Long Lake wildfires complicated:

News launch – Financial Support for Evacuees of Long Lake Wildfires:

Department of Natural Resources on X:

Department of Emergency Management:

Province of Nova Scotia:

Wildfire updates from the County of Annapolis:

Emergency psychological healthcare is obtainable on the toll-free numbers beneath or a hospital emergency division:

• provincial psychological well being and addictions disaster line: 1-888-429-8167 (obtainable 24 hours a day)
• nationwide suicide disaster helpline: 988 (24 hours)
• Kids Help Phone: 1-800-668-6868 or textual content CONNECT to 686868 (24 hours)
• Hope for Wellness Helpline (Indigenous): 1-800-777-5888

Support with a psychological well being or habit concern is obtainable by means of the provincial psychological well being and addictions consumption service at 1-855-922-1122

Assistance in navigating helps is obtainable by calling 211, visiting or downloading the YourHealthNS app

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Morse Road was added as one of many places of the misplaced properties within the second paragraph August 28, 2025.