Published Nov 17, 2025Last updated 1 hour ago1 minute readA fire investigator takes measurements of a structure that was burnt out following an early morning fire on Caldwell Road in Cole Harbour Monday. Photo by Tim Krochak /The Chronicle HeraldArticle contentRCMP in Halifax County say a fire that gutted a small building in the 500 block of Caldwell Road in Cole Harbour appears to have been deliberately set.THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY.Subscribe now to access this story and more:Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsSUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES.Subscribe or sign in to your account to continue your reading experience.Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsRegister to unlock more articles.Create an account or sign in to continue your reading experience.Access additional stories every monthShare your thoughts and join the conversation in our commenting communityGet email updates from your favourite authorsSign In or Create an AccountorArticle contentThe fire, which was reported at 4:20 a.m. on Monday, gutted the small building. Only exterior wall studs and the roof remained of the eight-metre by five-metre structure.Article contentArticle contentRCMP said in a news release that the fire is considered suspicious.Article contentThe structure was not occupied, the release said.Article contentCaldwell Road near Andrew Avenue. was closed for a short time. Other nearby structures were not damaged.Article contentAnyone with information or dashcam footage of the area of Caldwell Road, Andrew Avenue and Millbrook Avenue between 4 a.m. and 4:30 a.m. is asked to contact police at 902-490-5020, or Nova Scotia Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or crimestoppers.ns.caArticle contentArticle content
Fire guts structure on Caldwell Road in Cole Harbour
