Evacuation order issued in Dartmouth area due to gas leak

Posted Aug 26, 2025 02:25:24 PM.

Last Updated Aug 26, 2025 02:52:12 PM.

An evacuation order is in place in part of Dartmouth as emergency crews respond to a natural gas leak.

Halifax Regional Police said the leak is in the area of Pinecrest Drive and Jackson Road in Dartmouth.

According to HRP, the evacuation order is in the area of Leaman Drive, west to Pinecrest Drive and Albro Lake Road, north to Crystal Drive.

The province put out an emergency alert, saying four Halifax Transit buses were headed to the area to provide temporary shelter for people who had to evacuate.

Police are asking residents to avoid the area.

This is a developing story. More to come.