**** HRM Media Release
Municipal fires and impacts update – June 6, 8:45 a.m.
The Halifax Regional Municipality is advising residents of the following updates to municipal services as well as supports to those impacted by the fires.
Evacuation area update
Yesterday the municipality announced that the evacuation order has been lifted for the Upper Hammonds Plains area (Phase 2).
Today, Tuesday, June 6, through-traffic will be permitted along Hammonds Plains Road. Police and security will be ensuring no traffic will be permitted into the evacuation area from Hammonds Plains Road. Those travelling on this road are reminded to reduce speed, as first responders continue to operate in the area.
Residents returning to homes that have not been directly impacted by fire damage can access provincial information on health and safety considerations.
The Canadian Red Cross Guide to Wildfire Recovery is another valuable resource for those preparing to return to their communities after an evacuation.
The fire, which impacted an estimated area of 950 hectares, is contained; however, hot spots and flare ups continue in some areas and remain a safety risk.
The latest information is available on halifax.ca/fire. View the most recent map of the fire evacuation areas and state of local emergency zone that outlines the area of significant impact.
Access to information for residents in the area of significant impact
Residents in the area of significant impact can visit the Captain William Spry Community Centre (16 Sussex Street) today, Tuesday, June 6, from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. to speak with municipal staff about the status of their property. Photos of affected properties will be available to residents in the area of significant impact. The municipality does not have photos of homes outside of the area of significant impact.
To confirm whether your property is within the area of significant impact, view the most recent map.
Below are the names of key streets that are partially or fully located in the area of significant impact:
- Hemlock Drive
- Windbreak Run
- Wyndham Drive
- Carmel Crescent
- Hummingbird Lane
- Shelby Drive
- Bonsai Drive
- Yew Street
- Jenna Lane
In addition, major insurance companies and their representatives will be available to speak with affected residents at the Canada Games Centre (26 Thomas Raddall Drive) today, Tuesday, June 6, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Comfort centre
The Black Point & Area Community Centre (8579 St Margarets Bay Road) will be open as a comfort centre from 9 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. daily until further notice.
Halifax Transit
Route 330 returned to regular service on Monday, June 5.
Route 433 remains on detour, starting and ending at West Bedford Park and Ride (120 Innovation Drive). There will be no service on Hammonds Plains Road, from Gary Martin Drive to Tantallon Park and Ride.
Please visit halifax.ca/fire or follow @hfxgov on Twitter for all updates.
