Following is a provincial fire update for Monday, Aug. 15, at 10 a.m.        

today's weather is expected to be cloudy with a 40 per cent chance of showers or drizzle in the morning and a mix of sun and cloud in the afternoon

the fire at Seven Mile Lake, Annapolis Co. is now 100 per cent contained

fires at Ten Mile Lake, Queens Co., Perch Lake, Pictou Co., and Maitland Bridge, Annapolis Co., are fully contained. The Ten Mile Lake fire continues to be difficult, as it has not received as much rain. Crews continue to make slow progress

Trunk 8 will continue to be closed until further notice

despite rain in some parts of the province, travel restrictions and a burn ban remain in effect across Nova Scotia and people are asked to continue to avoid any activity that could potentially cause more fires

more information can be found athttp://novascotia.ca/nsfire/faq.asp