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Updated May 22 8:36am
Fire in community of Purcell’s Cove now under control
Tuesday, May 22, 2012 – The fire that started in the community of Purcell’s Cove yesterday afternoon is now “under control”. Fire crews returned to the area at 5:30 a.m. to assess the situation.
The evacuation order for the area has been officially lifted.
HRM and the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will remain on scene to patrol the area and check for hot spots.
Updated May 22 6:50am
Local media reporting that a DNR chopper that was scheduled to survey damage and check for hotspots, has been grounded due to fog this morning.
Updated May 21 9:30pm
Release:
Fire in community of Purcell’s Cove contained in Williams Lake area
Monday, May 21, 2012 – The fire burning in the community of Purcell’s Cove is not yet “under control” but is now contained in the Williams Lake area.
The Fire Incident Commander has amended the evacuation order and, effective as of 9 p.m., residents may return to their homes under the following conditions:
· Residents must be prepared to re-evacuate within 30 minutes if a flare-up were to reoccur
· Residents must have an emergency kit ready by their front door
· The emergency kit must contain any essential medication and supplies for all family members including pets
· The supplies in the kit must be able to sustain all family members and pets for 72 hours
Updated May 21 8:30pm
Release:
Firefighters continue to fight fire in Spryfield area
Monday, May 21, 2012 – Halifax Regional Fire & Emergency continue to fight a brush fire in the area between Colpitt Lake and Williams Lake in Spryfield. They responded to the call at 3:50 p.m. No homes are threatened by fire at this time.
A precautionary evacuation has been ordered along the Purcell’s Cove Road from Halls Road up to (but not including) Oceanview Drive. Approximately 60 homes have been affected. The Canadian Red Cross have established an evacuation center at the Chocolate Lake Recreation Center.
Approximately 40 HRM Firefighters, firefighters from the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and three helicopters from DNR will work on this fire until dark. The fire is not yet “under control”, but conditions are improving. The Fire Incident Commander will assess conditions later this evening.
Purcell’s Cove Road will remain closed in this area until further notice. Residents can expect to see smoldering fires in the woods and fire vehicles in the area overnight.
Updated May 21 7:30pm
Fire officials have a major blaze under control in the Purcell’s Cove area of Halifax. Homes were evacuated, and reports that at least one home and vehicle were lost to the blaze have yet to be confirmed. Raw videos and images below, plus social media submissions to #purcellsfire. We’ll keep this page updated as information becomes available.
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