Four wildfires break out in three days in Annapolis Valley, at least two caused by lightning
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Four wildfires break out in three days in Annapolis Valley, at least two caused by lightning
Lightning strikes can smolder in the ground for a week before breaking out into a fire
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By Ian Fairclough
Published Jul 13, 2026
Last updated 1 hour ago
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A fire burns near Big Molly Ipsom Lake in Annapolis County on July 11. Four new wildfires, and least two caused by lightning and two that were not…
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