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Photos From Wildfire Response in Long Lake Area, Annapolis County - September 8

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The Department of Natural Resources changed the status of the Long Lake wildfire complex in Annapolis County to being held on Monday, September 8. That means the fire is not likely to grow or move as long as conditions do not change. It is still not under control and could still grow if conditions change, but the risk is low for the area where residents are allowed to return. For more photos of the wildfire response over the past month, as well as news releases and video, visit: https://news.novascotia.ca/search/all?field_topics=225
NOTE: A wildfire complex is several fires that are being managed by one incident management team with resources being moved between them as necessary. Photos below were taken Monday, September 8.
A firefighter works among downed trees

Nova Scotia strike team leader Mike LeBlanc walks through a stand of fallen trees at Paradise Lake, which is north of Long Lake, on Monday, September 8. When wildfire burns deep, tree roots are weakened and trees can easily topple. (Province of Nova Scotia)

Trees with weakened roots from deep burning wildfire can easily topple, adding a challenge for firefighters working on the Long Lake wildfires complex

Trees with weakened roots from deep burning wildfire can easily topple, adding a challenge for firefighters working on the Long Lake wildfires complex. (Province of Nova Scotia)

Nova Scotia Strike Team Leader Mike LeBlanc guides a helicopter onto a landing area where his crew is working at Paradise Lake.

Nova Scotia strike team leader Mike LeBlanc guides a helicopter onto a landing area where his crew is working at Paradise Lake. (Province of Nova Scotia)

Ontario Crew Leader Neve McKay (L) and Rachel Haavaldsrud spray into the soil and roots of smouldering trees at Paradise Lake

Ontario crew leader Neve McKay (centre) and firefighter Rachel Haavaldsrud (left, with hose) with crew, working on dousing deep burning fire at Paradise Lake. (Province of Nova Scotia)

Ontario Crew Leader Neve McKay (L) and Rachel Haavaldsrud with crew, working on dousing deep burning fire at Paradise Lake

Ontario crew leader Neve McKay (left) and firefighter Rachel Haavaldsrud spray into the soil and roots of smouldering trees at Paradise Lake. (Province of Nova Scotia)

Ontario Crew Leader Neve McKay hoses down soil and smouldering tree roots at Paradise Lake.

Ontario crew leader Neve McKay hoses down soil and smouldering tree roots at Paradise Lake. (Province of Nova Scotia)

Ontario firefighter Josh Biega pulls hose through the woods near Paradise Lake.

Ontario firefighter Josh Biega pulls hose through the woods near Paradise Lake. (Province of Nova Scotia)

Charred power poles and trees along Thorne Road are at risk of toppling, making conditions hazardous in the area.

Charred power poles and trees along Thorne Road are at risk of toppling, making conditions hazardous in the area. (Province of Nova Scotia)

A fire hose stretches around the burnt roots of fallen trees at Paradise Lake. When wildfire burns deep, tree roots are weakened and trees can easily topple

A fire hose stretches around the burnt roots of fallen trees at Paradise Lake. When wildfire burns deep, tree roots are weakened and trees can easily topple. (Province of Nova Scotia)

Trees fell near Paradise Lake because the deep burning wildfire weakened their roots.

Trees fell near Paradise Lake because the deep-burning wildfire weakened their roots. (Province of Nova Scotia)

Ontario firefighter Kenny Cox unloads equipment from a helicopter at the staging area.

Ontario firefighter Kenny Cox unloads equipment from a helicopter at the staging area. (Province of Nova Scotia)

Other than cropping, Province of Nova Scotia photos are not to be altered in any way.

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