Large house fire causing traffic disruptions on Highway 7
Posted Jul 20, 2026 11:56:10 AM.
Last Updated Jul 20, 2026 02:13:46 PM.
Crews from Halifax travelled 34 kilometres away to battle a difficult house fire on Monday morning.
According to the release by Halifax Professional Fire Fighters, the union for the service, members are tackling a blaze on Highway 7 in Murphy Cove. The call came in at 5:30 a.m., and when firefighters arrived, there were heavy fire conditions.
A photo release by the union shows a large white house fully engulfed in flames.
Just before 9:00 a.m., crews were still on scene, aggressively attacking the flames.
Vehicles travelling through the area should expect traffic slowdowns on Highway 7 in the area.
This is a developing story. More to come.
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