Residents

Public Service Announcement
Roadblocks Remain in Place – 767 Fire Response
April 11, 2023 – Iqaluit, Nunavut

The City of Iqaluit would like to inform residents of our plans for the two roadblocks in place following the weekend structure fire at building 767.

The roadblock on Natsiq Street will remain in place due to the amount of material from the fire still on the road. Public Works and the Fire Department are working together to see if the roadblock on Fred Coman St. can be lifted either Tuesday afternoon or Wednesday.

Public Service Announcement

Water Shut Down and Precautionary Boil Water Advisory –

923, 927, 761, 607, 609, 611, 613, 615, 619, 621, 622, 622 ,624 and 626

Please be advised of a water shut down on Sunday April 9, 2023 at approximately 6:00 p.m. to allow for necessary water infrastructure work.

Location of water interruption: 923, 927, 761, 607, 609, 611, 613, 615, 619, 621, 622, 622 ,624 and 626.

Public Service Announcement

Fire Response Update - Evening

The Iqaluit Fire Department continue to monitor the location of today’s structure fire near Capital Suites. The bulk of the firefighting is complete; they remain on scene to monitor for hot spots or any additional combustion.

Public Service Announcement

Trucked Water Services Returned

The City of Iqaluit would like to inform residents that trucked water services have now been restored, following a brief interruption to allow the water trucks to help fight this morning’s structure fire. Thank you for your patience.

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For additional information, please contact: Kent Driscoll - Communications and Customer Service Manager 867-222-8502 k.driscoll@iqaluit.ca

Public Service Announcement

Traffic and Water Disruption Due to Fire Response

The Iqaluit Fire Department are currently responding to a structure fire near Capitol Suites. The City of Iqaluit is asking residents to avoid the area immediately surrounding Capitol Suites. Roads in that area have been closed to aid in the response.