Streets reopened, residents allowed to return home after natural gas leak in Halifax

A fire truck is pictured at the corner of Oxford Street and Bayers Road in Halifax, N.S. (CTV Atlantic/Carl Pomeroy)

A natural gas leak prompted evacuations and street closures in Halifax Thursday morning.

The following streets were closed to vehicle and pedestrian traffic:

• Bayers Road from Windsor Street to Connolly Street
• Oxford Street from Liverpool Street to Edgewood Avenue

“Police are asking the public to remain away from the area. Those in the area are asked not to start their cars,” read a news release from the Halifax Regional Police, issued at 11:15 a.m.

Police were on scene assisting Halifax Regional Fire and Emergency with traffic control as a natural gas distribution company worked to crimp the line.

“Emergency Management has sent a safety message out on the Halifax Alert System. No injuries reported. The source and cause is currently unknown,” said Assistant Chief Sherry Dean, with Halifax Regional Fire and Emergency, in a statement.

A hfxALERT from the City of Halifax said the gas leak was being contained and “first responders are evacuating those who need to be.”

A social media post from the Halifax Regional Municipality sent around 12:30 p.m. said the gas leak had been resolved, streets have reopened, and residents can return to their homes.

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