Wildfire, potential ammonia leak forces mandatory evacuation order ...

A wildfire is burning in the Hammonds Plains-area near Bedford, N.S.

An emergency alert was issued at approximately 6:40 p.m. Tuesday letting residents know a wildfire and potential ammonia leak has caused a mandatory evacuation order for resident of several streets in Bedford, N.S.

The fire is moving rapidly and people should stay away from the area, a Tuesday night statement from the province said.

Residents in the following areas must evacuate:

Olive Street Bernard Street Estelle Street Lewis Street Farmers Dairy Lane Giles Bluewater Road Topsaild Command Gary Martin Lasalle Casetlestone

People on Hammonds Plains Road from the Intersection of Giles to the intersection of Larry Utek Drive must also evacuate.

Another emergency alert was issued at approximately 8:40 p.m. giving residents in the area of Viscount Run a 30 minute precautionary notice to possibly evacuate due to wildland fire. The alert is for those near Viscount starting at Spyglass Run, up to and including Cloverleaf and Summerwood lanes.

An emergency alert was later issued at approximately 9:56 p.m. stating that the evacuation order for the area surrounding Farmers Dairy Lane is now rescinded, but residents will be advised that a future evacuation may occur with 30 minutes notice given.