Halifax Armoury Fire: Emergency Crews Swiftly Respond

Halifax Armoury Fire: Emergency Crews Swiftly Respond

Emergency crews are currently addressing a fire at the Halifax Armoury. The incident began shortly after 4 a.m. when alarms were triggered at the location on North Park Street, directly across from the Halifax Common.

Swift Response from Emergency Services

Halifax Professional Firefighters reported the fire escalating to a two-alarm event shortly after their arrival. This response activated additional support from the Department of National Defence Dockyard.

Impact on Local Area

As firefighters work to control the flames, residents should prepare for significant road closures. Affected streets include:

  • Nora Bernard Street
  • Cunard Street
  • North Park Street
  • Maynard Street

Authorities caution that more streets may close with little prior notice.

Power Outages in the Vicinity

The fire is affecting over 2,000 customers in the surrounding area. Nova Scotia Power has confirmed these outages on their outage map, indicating the extent of the impact.

Further updates will be provided as more information becomes available regarding the situation at the Halifax Armoury.