Nova Scotia's Department of Natural Resources says an out-of-control wildfire burning in Annapolis County did not grow overnight and crews are making good progress.

The Long Lake wildfire near the community of West Dalhousie is estimated to be 3,210 hectares, roughly 32 square kilometres.

At a news conference Tuesday afternoon, the province provided an update on the fire and suppression efforts.

Scott Tingley, manager of forest protection, said crews have focused most of their energy over the last 24 hours on securing the area where the fire crossed West Dalhousie Road.

"That is one of the areas of most concern right now," he said. "When the winds do eventually shift back from the south, that end of the fire … is where the nearest homes and values to be protected are."

Tingley said t

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