Mandatory evacuation notices rescinded for parts of Bedford, Hammonds Plains
CBC
A mandatory evacuation order that was issued for parts of Bedford, N.S., related to a new wildfire, has been rescinded — though officials are warning residents should be ready to leave again.
An emergency alert sent earlier Tuesday evening stated residents would have to leave. Another alert issued around 10:15 p.m. rescinded the mandatory evacuation and replaced it with a 30-minute notice to leave, which means residents can go home but must be ready to leave again on short notice.
The follow streets are affected:
According to Halifax Fire Deputy Chief Roy Hollett, the 30- minute notice means people should be ready to leave their homes on short notice if the situation escalates.
"Please ensure you prepare your essentials and pets as required," the alert adds.
A 30-minute precautionary evacuation notice issued just before 9 p.m. remains in effect for residents on Viscount Run in Hammonds Plains, starting at the intersection of Spyglass up to and including Cloverleaf and Summerwood Lane.
A further alert will be sent if an evacuation is ordered.
Earlier Tuesday night, Halifax Mayor Mike Savage told CBC News three crews were at the Farmers Dairy building off the Hammonds Plains Road trying to tackle the fire.
"They're soaking the area in front of the building," he told Mainstreet Halifax. "It's got everybody's full-time attention."
Savage says weather conditions on Tuesday haven't made things easy for firefighters, as crews continue to tackle flare-ups in Tantallon, and spot-fires around the city.
"We also had a fire in downtown Halifax, which was causing concern, and folks have been able to extinguish that one," said Savage.
It's still unclear what caused the fire near Farmers Dairy, but Savage is urging Halgonians to heed the burn ban in the province.
"We have fires that are starting from illegal burning. My advice to people is don't be stupid and don't be selfish," he said.
Crews in the Halifax Regional Municipality are already at capacity, and additional fires only further tax resources.
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