Two small out of control wildfires found near West Dalhousie, N.S.

Nova Scotia firefighters are pictured.

Some residents of the West Dalhousie, N.S., area are being told to prepare to evacuate as two small wildfires rage out of control in the region Wednesday night.

The Nova Scotia Emergency Management said a fire at Hoyt Lake is estimated to be eight hectares while the fire at Long Lake is believed to be 0.2 hectares.

Residents of the 4800 block of West Dalhousie Road near Godfrey Lake have been warned about a possible evacuation due to the Hoyt Lake fire.

Crews and aircraft will return in the morning.

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