Multiple Halifax Regional Fire Services Stations

Brian Teepell/USPA 24 News - Crews are achieving rapid progress in containing the fire, ensuring occupant safety, and orchestrating a unified, multi-unit response that is effectively addressing the complexities of this situation.

At 1:31 PM, Halifax Regional Fire & Emergency responded to a reported structure fire on Cogswell Street in Halifax.

Firefighters from Station 3 (West Street) responded to a working basement fire in a high-rise building. Due to the fire's intensity and the complexity of the incident, the response had to elevated to a second alarm, deploying additional personnel and resources to the scene.

Empowering Resources: HRFE Station 02 (Halifax South End), HRFE Station 05 (Halifax West End), HRFE Station 12 (Highfield Park), HRFE Station 13 (Dartmouth Central), the Halifax Regional Police, and EHS.

Something else to keep in mind as we are now in the early days of the 2026 wildfire season. Today, April 22, outdoor burning is restricted to between 7:00 p.m. and midnight only. Fires must never be left unattended and must be fully extinguished by midnight. Restrictions are updated daily at 2:00 p.m. during wildfire season. Always check before burning: beforeyouburn.halifax.ca Even though it is human nature to take pictures and catch some of the action in person, always remember to keep a safe distance from the emergency as to not hinder the important firefighting operations.