Crews continue to battle fire in Halifax

Department of Natural Resources firefighters Dylan Mulder, left, and Elijah DeCoste, both of Jeddore, watch a water bomber make a pass over the wildfire. (Province of Nova Scotia)

Both the Halifax Regional Fire and Emergency and the Province of Nova Scotia’s Department of Natural Resources are back on the scene of a wildfire in Susies Lake area.

At this time, there is still no threat to residents and structures and it is anticipated that firefighting efforts will continue throughout the day.

There is a mandatory evacuation of all businesses in the plaza on the west side of Chain Lake Drive, between the off-ramp for Highway 2 to Julius Boulevard. This encompasses the civic addresses at 205, 213 and 225 Chain Lake Drive.

Chain Lake Drive has been reopened by Halifax Regional Police in order to reduce traffic congestion through Bayers Lake.

Residents are still strongly advised to avoid unnecessary travel into the Bayers Lake area, until advised otherwise, as reducing traffic congestion will help emergency crews respond to the fire.