Fire
2 city employees, 1 contractor killed following Fernie ammonia leak at arena
By Amy Judd Online News Producer
It has now been confirmed that two city employees and one contractor were killed in Fernie on Tuesday following what is believed to be an ammonia leak at the local hockey arena. Continue reading
Fire at Nanaimo home where 3 found dead accidental, likely caused by candles
An investigation will start Wednesday, as crews say the home was still too hot to enter Tuesday evening. Continue reading
Two house fires in the south Okanagan
By Klaudia Van Emmerik Anchor/Reporter
Fire crews are investigating two house fires in the south Okanagan that broke out early Sunday morning, one in Okanagan Falls, the other in Oliver. Continue reading
Edmonton’s 30th fire station opens in northeast end
On Saturday, community members and officials celebrated the opening of Edmonton Fire Rescue Services’ 30th fire station in the city. Continue reading
Fire destroys family home in Langley
By Amy Judd Online News Producer
The house, located on 36A Avenue, was under construction and caught fire just after 3 a.m. Continue reading
Residents run hoses to brush fire, the second suspicious blaze in West Kelowna neighbourhood
Assistant Fire Chief Chad Gartrell said the suspicious fire was the second of its kind in that particular stretch of forest near Glen Canyon. Continue reading
2017 BC wildfire season ‘the new normal’: province urged to act
By Megan Turcato North Okanagan Reporter
After another destructive wildfire season, the province is being urged to do more to protect communities and prepare B.C. for the future wildfire threat. Continue reading
Two firefighters sent to hospital after Pierrefonds blaze
By Matt Grillo Reporter
Two firefighters were sent to hospital after battling a blaze in Pierrefonds Sunday evening. Continue reading
Edmonton fire dispatcher describes ‘waiting and hoping’ during fire that claimed life of baby boy
By Quinn Ohler Anchor/Reporter
An Edmonton Fire Rescue dispatcher sat down to share what it was like being on the other end of the phone with a woman inside during a deadly house fire. Continue reading
Edmonton firefighters provide much-needed donations to Ukrainian colleagues
A group of Edmonton firefighters left for Ukraine Monday morning to help their colleagues. Continue reading
