Evacuation centre, comfort centres open for residents fleeing Halifax-area wildfire

An evacuation centre opened overnight in Halifax for residents fleeing a wildfire that began in the Upper Tantallon, N.S., area Sunday afternoon. The evacuation centre is located at the Canada Games Centre at 26 Thomas Raddall Dr. The Halifax Regional Municipality says the evacuation centre has been opened to especially support residents who do not have family supports or insurance. FAST-MOVING FIRE Halifax Fire Deputy Chief David Meldrum told CTV News on Sunday crews were called to a fast-movin