The Nova Scotia government has confirmed 20 homes were destroyed last weekend in the Annapolis County wildfire, which remains out of control and is estimated at 8,234 hectares — or more than 82 square kilometres.

According to a news release on Thursday, the residences were destroyed Sunday on West Dalhousie and Thorne roads. Not all of the residences were primary structures.

"Our hearts are broken for residents in the West Dalhousie community who've lost their homes," Premier Tim Houston said in a news release. "It's overwhelming to get that news, it will be a long road to recovery, and I know residents will find comfort through this strong, tight-knit community.

"The saving grace is that there's been no loss of life, more homes were saved than lost, and our crews are doing everything t

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