Crews Deploy Air Support as Lake Echo Fire Burns

Crews are working to contain the lake echo fire from the end of Jenking Blvd, where firefighters remain on scene and residents are being told to stay away. There are no evacuations in place, and there are no concerns for structures at this time.

Firefighters have made strong progress on both the left and right flanks, but the fire is still active. Multiple wildfires are burning and spotting through the treetops, which is keeping the response underway in the Lake Echo area.

Jenking Blvd Response

Nova Scotia DNR is en route with air support, and additional HRFE resources are being deployed to assist on scene. Crews are also working to protect surrounding properties and wooded areas while they continue the containment effort.

Lake Echo Area

Residents have been asked to avoid the area and follow emergency personnel directions. The current update leaves the fire active, but with no evacuations in place and no structure concerns at this time.