Brian Gray, deputy chief of operations for Halifax Fire and Emergency, said the fire at the Inglis Street building was out by 2 p.m. and crews were mopping up. The section of Inglis Street that has been closed because of the fire should reopen this evening. Fire crews worked for hours to control the blaze on Inglis Street. #halifax pic.twitter.com/7suWqePKtp —@patiodecoyKaren Shih, who owns a condo in the building, said she felt sick to her stomach. Police are asking people to avoid the area, as Inglis Street is closed from Tower Road to Victoria Road, and surrounding side streets are also closed.

Source: CBC News May 08, 2018 09:15 UTC