UPDATE: 2:35 p.m.: Halifax Regional Fire and Emergency Services say the extent of the damage is unknown, but that fire has spread throughout the first and second floor. It is believed that it originated in the back corner of the building, but is unconfirmed at this time. The cause remains unknown.
UPDATE 1:05 p.m.: Fire crews have cleared the area, and it’s now reopened to all traffic on North Park Street and Cunard Street. The case has been handed over to the fire marshal for further investigation.
UPDATE 12:00 p.m.: The fire is now out. Crews are packing up equipment and say there are no injuries to report.
UPDATE 9:30 a.m.: Roads are closed to vehicle and pedestrian traffic. Firefighters are checking the building for hot spots.
HFX Fire & Emergency Services on scene of the Halifax Armoury fire. Photo: Natalie Chiasson/Acadia Broadcasting
A fire broke out at the historic Halifax Armoury around 5:30 a.m. this morning. Power was cut briefly to more than 2,4oo customers, but by 8 a.m. most had the lights back on.
According to the fire union, emergency crews were on scene for several hours seeking out the source of the blaze which involved opening up the walls, ceilings, and concealed spaces to make sure there were no hidden hot spots that could reignite.
Streets around the area were closed while emergency teams were on site and reopened around noon.
On-duty Fire Chief, Brad Connors, tells Acadia News there were no injuries, and the cause is still unknown.
Halifax Regional Fire and Emergency Services say the extent of the damage is unknown, but that fire has spread throughout the first and second floor. It is believed that it originated in the back corner of the building, but is unconfirmed at this time. The cause remains unknown.
HFX Fire & Emergency Services, EHS, Police on scene of the Halifax Armoury fire. Photo: Natalie Chiasson/Acadia Broadcasting
HFX Fire & Emergency Services on scene of the Halifax Armoury fire. Photo: Natalie Chiasson/Acadia Broadcasting
– with updates from Natalie Chiasson
Crash near Magazine Hill
And you can likely still expect delays if you are heading to the McKay bridge through Magazine Hill.
Police say the traffic inbound at Magazine Hill is being redirected East because of a crash.
A vehicle hit a power pole in the 600 block of Windmill Road. The pole broke, and electrical wires are in the road.
All inbound traffic toward Dartmouth on Windmill Road between Wright Avenue and Dundee Lane is affected.
They say the traffic restrictions should be in place for several hours. Already, it is seriously backed up inbound on Windmill Road all the way to the Bedford Bypass.
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