Nova Scotia officials say parts of the province's largest wildfire in Annapolis Valley have increased in intensity because of the wind.

In a social media post on Monday, the Department of Natural Resources said the southern end of the Long Lake wildfire had been most active.

The size of the wildfire is estimated to be nearly 85 square kilometres, but there has been no new damage to homes reported.

Crews were using helicopters to drop water on the southern end of the fire to establish a perimeter that can help firefighters tackle the blaze, said the post.

"Crews are working hard while favourable weather lasts, aiming to get a line of fire breaks around the entire perimeter of the fire zone," it said.

So far, officials have said 20 homes and at least 11 outbuildings, such as sheds or ga

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