Several business in Halifax’s Bayers Lake Business Park were being evacuated on Tuesday afternoon due to a wildfire blazing nearby.
The Bayers Lake Business Park, which runs adjacent to a wooded area, was feeling the impact of the blaze Tuesday afternoon; the flames around Susie Lake Crescent could be seen from as far away as west-end Halifax, with smoke travelling all the way into West Bedford.
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“Department of Natural Resources is responding to wildfire in the Susies Lake area of Halifax. Halifax Regional Municipality is managing evacuation of commercial building on Dugger McNeil Drive,” the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) said in a statement.”
“DNR helicopter and four 802 planes from New Brunswick are en route. Size not yet known. People are asked to avoid the area. Next update this afternoon or evening.”
Heavy smoke could be seen behind the Kent Building Supplies store, which was evacuated along with other neighbouring businesses.
Nova Scotia Health also ordered the evacuation of its outpatient centre
More to come.
