On May 1st, fire crews were called to a massive house fire in a duplex at 26 Regent Dr. in Dartmouth.
Thick, black smoke could be seen from Halifax as police closed the road and EHS were on stand-by as fire crews tackled the flames.
One unit was totally gutted by the fire. The adjoining unit suffered some damage while a home on the other side suffered extensive external damage. A shed and patio were destroyed.
No injuries or fatalities were reported.
The ignition source for this fire is unknown. Fire investigators have also determined the area of origin was a wooden deck and the cause of this fire is classified as undetermined.