Fire in Dartmouth sends two people to hospital as crews battle flames
Posted Jan 24, 2025 01:43:04 PM.
Last Updated Jan 25, 2025 09:57:03 AM.
Two people have been taken to hospital after a fire in a residential Dartmouth neighbourhood.
Halifax Fire deputy chief Dave Meldrum told 95.7 NewsRadio, crews responded to 1 Thompson St. on Friday afternoon to discover a working fire.
“We have multiple crews on scene at this time,” Meldrum said just before 1:30 p.m. “They are achieving a good effect on this fire and there is no risk to the surrounding neighborhood.”
Two adults were rescued from the structure and were taken to hospital. Meldrum said their condition was unknown.
Halifax Professional Firefighters confirmed in a press release that one responder received minor burn injuries to the hand while helping the two adults evacuate the building. The responder was treated in hospital and has since been released.
Halifax Fire crews were expected to remain on scene for a “while” on Friday afternoon. People were being asked to avoid the area.
