**** HRM Media Release
Municipal fires and impacts update – June 1, 9:45 p.m.
The Halifax Regional Municipality is advising residents of the following updates and impacts to municipal services as a result of the ongoing fires.
Halifax Regional Fire & Emergency responded to fires at multiple locations outside of the Tantallon and Hammonds Plains areas today.
Burn ban
As crews battle multiple fires, there is a zero-tolerance policy in effect for the duration of the outdoor burning ban. Fines will be issued against those who are burning outdoors, which includes penalties up to $25,000 (an increase from $10,000, as announced by the Province of Nova Scotia). Any person responsible for fire spread can also be required to pay all expenses related to controlling or extinguishing the fire, and all related fire damages.
The following activities are prohibited:
- Outdoor fires
- Campfires
- Fireworks and other pyrotechnics
Residents are also strongly urged to properly dispose of cigarettes and other smoking materials.
Evacuation registry
Only residents and businesses whose properties are located in the area of significant impact on the evacuation map must immediately register with 311 via the online form (or by calling 1.800.835.6428), as staff will follow-up when more information becomes available.
Evacuation zone
The status of the evacuation zone continues to be assessed and an update on any changes will be shared as soon as a decision has been made.
Evacuation centre
The Canada Games Centre evacuation centre at 26 Thomas Raddall Drive is open until further notice.
Nova Scotia Health’s mobility primary care clinic is hosting a drop-in clinic at the Canada Games Centre on Friday, June 2 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Major insurance companies and their representatives will again be available to speak with affected residents at the Canada Games Centre from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday, June 2.
Future opportunities to speak with their representatives will be available in the coming days.
Comfort centres
Comfort centre details are as follows:
- Black Point and Area Community Centre | 8579 St Margarets Bay Road. The comfort centre will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Friday, June 2.
- Beaver Bank Kinsac Community Centre | 1583 Beaver Bank Road. The comfort centre will be open from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Friday, June 2.
