04-07-2025
Natural gas line ruptures in Halifax construction zone
Emergency crews respond to a gas leak in the Fairview area of Halifax on July 4, 2025. (Source: X/hfxfirefighters)
Emergency crews responded to a gas leak at a construction site in the Fairview area of Halifax Friday morning.
Halifax Professional Fire Fighters says it responded to the scene on Dutch Village Road around 8:20 a.m.
🚨DUTCH VILLAGE RD GAS LEAK – ACTIVE SCENE🚨
At 8:21 AM, #hfxfirefighters responded to reports of a natural gas line rupture in a construction area on Dutch Village Road in Halifax.
Our Hazardous Materials Team from Stations 5 and 12 responded and confirmed an active leak and… — Halifax Professional Fire Fighters (@hfxfirefighters) July 4, 2025
A Hazardous Materials Team confirmed the active leak and established isolation zones.
Crews asked people to avoid the area while they worked.
Eastward Energy also responded. It said the area was safely isolated just before 10 a.m. and repairs are underway.
The area has now been safely isolated. Our crews are now working on repairs and are coordinating with affected customers. — Eastward Energy (@eastwardenergy) July 4, 2025
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