A home in Lawrencetown is a total loss after an overnight fire, according to the fire union in Halifax.

Halifax Professional Fire Fighters say in a post on X, they responded to the call on Michelle Drive around 12:30 a.m., Wednesday.

Members arrived to find the house fully engulfed and began “defensive operations immediately”.

A nearby forest and garage were spared.

Crews worked through the night.

No word on any injuries or what may have caused the fire.