The Long Lake wildfires complex continues to be held at an estimated 8468 hectares

**** Via NS Gov The Long Lake wildfires complex continues to be held at an estimated 8468 hectares No new reports of damage. Crews are continuing to work on hotspots, take down dangerous trees and action ash pits around properties and advance inward on the fire. Conditions remain dry which makes work harder for crews. The southern half of the fire is still burning persistently and hot. Crews are working to suppress these areas with support from aircraft dropping water. The depth of burn makes this more difficult. Resources available today include 8 helicopters, 4 planes and a bird dog, 7 pieces of heavy equipment and 7 water tankers. Firefighters on site include 47 Department of Natural Resources , 60 from Quebec, plus support staff.