**** HRM Media Release
UPDATE – The fire at 21 Mills Dr, Goodwood, is ongoing. Halifax Regional Fire & Emergency remains on scene and fire operations continue.
Smoke conditions and air quality have greatly improved so Prospect Road has reopened. Residents can return to their homes and the comfort centre is closed.
Due to an ongoing fire at the John Ross & Sons Goodwood (Steel Yard), 21 Mills Dr, residents & businesses close to the fire should close all windows/doors, shut down air exchangers & stay inside until air quality conditions improve.
RCMP have limited vehicle access to the area & set up detours from 818 Prospect Rd (near HFX Motorsports) to 200 Prospect Rd (near Petro Canada/Tim Hortons) to allow fire operations to continue.
Some residents near the fire have been evacuated & a comfort centre is set up at Fire Station #62, 2417 Old Sambro Rd, Williamswood, for any area residents who require assistance.
