Halifax emergency personnel responded to a structure fire at the Ahern Manor on Gottingen Street on Monday afternoon.
Along with fire crews, Halifax Regional Police also responded to the scene and blocked off part of the street as crews dealt with the incident.
Get breaking National news
Get breaking Canada news delivered to your inbox as it happens so you won't miss a trending story.
By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy.
Crews have since cleared the scene.
READ MORE: RCMP charge 3 in connection with armed robbery in Lunenburg County
Residents say an apartment on the building’s seventh floor appears to have been the source of the fire.
- Montreal returns to NHL playoffs, 1st Canadian team to clinch playoff spot this year
- Artemis astronauts take more final frontier questions from Canadian kids
- No injuries after transport truck collides with SUV on Highway 403: ‘Truly a miracle’
- Montreal Port Authority’s Julie Gascon out as CEO after less than 2 years
Firefighters could be seen pushing water out of an upper-level apartment shortly after 2:15 p.m.
Ahern Manor is operated by the Metropolitan Regional Housing Authority.
Comments
Want to discuss? Please read our Commenting Policy first.