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flag A fire during restoration at Halifax’s 1899 Armoury caused no injuries but led to closures and ongoing investigation.

flag A fire broke out early Thursday morning at the historic Halifax Armoury, a National Historic Site built in 1899, during ongoing restoration work. flag Firefighters responded around 4 a.m., battling flames on the first and second floors with heavy smoke and limited visibility, complicated by the building’s complex renovations and 14-foot ceilings. flag Despite challenges, crews brought the fire under control by 7 a.m., with no injuries reported. flag Extensive search operations continue to ensure the fire is fully extinguished, and streets including Cunard and North Park were closed, disrupting traffic. flag The cause remains under investigation.

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