Aylesford-A forest fire at Lake George, in the Annapolis valley, in Nova Scotia, remains out of control, the firefighters fighting against drought and the wind.
The Ministry of Natural Resources indicates that the area of the fire, estimated at 245 hectares, is now slightly lower than previous estimates, thanks to a more precise measure.
Dan Stovel, of the Municipality of the County of Kings, indicates that 353 municipal addresses have been evacuated to date, including around 79 permanent addresses.
Mr. Stovel specifies that no damage to the structures has been reported.
About 145 people registered with the Canadian Red Cross in a New Minas refuge, he adds, but only two people spent the night.
Forty-three firefighters are assisted by four planes in the Northwest Territories, two from Newfoundland and Labrador, two helicopters and 18 heavy equipment used to build fire cuts.
