Fire Alarm Triggers Cobequid Health Centre Shutdown

A fire alarm led to the closure of the Cobequid Health Centre on Thursday morning. The alarm was triggered around 6:40 a.m., prompting a swift response from firefighters.
Details of the Fire Alarm Incident
Firefighters from the Halifax Regional Fire and Emergency (HRFE) arrived at the scene promptly. According to Deputy Chief Dave Meldrum, a fault in the boiler system caused smoke to enter the building.
Current Status of the Health Centre
The facility has been secured and is currently under the control of the Health Authority. As a result of the fire alarm, the Cobequid Health Centre is closed to all services until further notice.
Impact on Services
- Blood collection patients are directed to the Bayers Road Centre at their scheduled times.
- Patients can choose to reschedule their appointments if preferred.
- Those with diagnostic imaging appointments will be contacted directly for updates.
Further announcements regarding the reopening of services will be issued as new information becomes available.