Is the Halifax Armoury open to the public today?

No. The site is an active Department of National Defence property and a construction zone. Public access is restricted. Roads around the area have reopened, so commuting and nearby business access are normal. Any short-term changes will come through city advisories or DND updates.

Will the C$160 million rehabilitation be delayed?

It is too early to say. Inspectors must confirm structural, electrical, and moisture conditions before normal work resumes. Minor resequencing is possible. Any formal delay or change order will be announced by the project team or DND after assessments and cost reviews are complete.

What should contractors and insurers do today?

Document conditions with time-stamped photos, secure materials, and log labour impacts. Notify broker and carrier under builder’s risk and wrap-up policies. Confirm safety checks, hot work controls, and access plans. Share a short update with the owner, then prepare a draft resequencing and cost-impact note pending inspections.

Who is responsible for the site and investigation?

The Department of National Defence owns the property. Halifax fire crews managed the incident response and will support follow-up as needed. Investigators will determine the cause. Construction managers coordinate site safety and access during reviews, working with authorities until normal work can restart.

Law and Government

Halifax Armoury Fire Contained; Roads Reopen – February 7

ByHuzaifa Zahoor February 7, 2026

The Halifax Armoury fire was contained before dawn on February 7, with roads reopening and no injuries reported. The historic Department of National Defence site is in a C$160 million rehabilitation. Halifax fire crews secured the area and investigators will review the cause. For investors and operators, the incident highlights construction risk, heritage safeguards, and possible schedule shifts. We explain what today’s status means for contractors, insurers, and nearby businesses in Halifax, and what to watch as authorities and the project team complete assessments.