HALIFAX — Nova Scotia officials say there are no new reports of damage to homes from a wildfire in the Annapolis Valley that continues to burn out of control.
In an update on social media, the Department of Natural Resources says the Long Lake fire is estimated at roughly 80 square kilometres in size.
Officials said Monday the fire had damaged some homes in the West Dalhousie area, but they said they would wait to release precise figures until residents are notified.
Ground crews are focusing their efforts on the east side of Paradise Lake and trying to prevent the spread of the fire to Trout Lake.
In Newfoundland, officials say heavy rain expected throughout the day will bring needed relief to the Kingston wildfire, which is still burning out of control.
Officials in New Brunswick have lifted an evacuation advisory for the Black River Bridge fire near Miramichi, which is considered contained.
This report by The Canadian Press was first published Aug. 26, 2025.
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