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Lake George wildfire still out of control and spread to 2.85 square km with wind

More than 100 firefighters use aircraft and heavy equipment to combat the 288-hectare wildfire that has forced evacuations of over 350 homes in Nova Scotia.

  • On October 6, 2025 the Lake George wildfire in Nova Scotia remained out of control and expanded to about 2.85 square kilometres.
  • Dry, windy conditions have driven the fire's spread, the province said, and the Department of Natural Resources Monday reported the blaze is burning deep, complicating suppression efforts.
  • More than 100 firefighters, including 39 from British Columbia, are supported by six planes, six helicopters and 18 pieces of heavy equipment in battling the wildfire.
  • More than 350 homes and cottages were evacuated around Lake George and the west side of Aylesford Lake, while 205 households registered at the Louis Millet Red Cross centre in New Minas with only three people staying overnight.
  • Authorities warned that entering evacuation zones endangers residents and first responders, as Dave Corkum, mayor of the Municipality of the County of Kings, said some drove in on ATVs.
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SaltWire.comSaltWire.com
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High temperatures a challenge as Lake George wildfire grows slightly

As Kings County wildfire enters second week, the Department of Natural Resources estimated it was 288 hectares.

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CBC NewsCBC News
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Officials ask people to 'stay the heck out' of evacuation zones near Lake George wildfire

The mayor of the Municipality of the County of Kings is calling for people to stop entering wildfire evacuation zones on all-terrain vehicles. The Lake George wildfire remains uncontrolled and has caused more then 350 homes and cottages to be evacuated.

·Canada
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Global NewsGlobal News
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N.S. wildfire out of control at 2.85 square km

The wildfire in Lake George, Nova Scotia, is still considered out of control, and has grown in dry, windy conditions, despite containment efforts.

·Toronto, Canada
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Winnipeg Free PressWinnipeg Free Press
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Lake George wildfire still out of control and spread to 2.85 square km with wind

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·Winnipeg, Canada
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Helicopters MagazineHelicopters Magazine

Lake George wildfire still out of control and spread to 2.85 square km with wind - Helicopters Magazine

The wildfire in Lake George, Nova Scotia, is still considered out of control, and has grown.

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Winnipeg Free Press broke the news in Winnipeg, Canada on Sunday, October 5, 2025.
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