Annual Category 3 fire ban coming to Southern Interior
The BC Wildfire Service says the ban will begin on Friday, May 3 at noon, and will be in effect until Oct. 11 or until it’s rescinded.
Canada
Apr 24
Fire that destroyed Edmonton’s historic Hangar 11 being investigated as suspicious
A large fire consumed Hangar 11, a Second World War-era airplane hangar that was part of the former municipal airport, between the NAIT campus and Blatchford.
Fire
Apr 22
Regina Beach fire extinguished with help of 3 fire departments
The scent of burning is still in the air and is noticeable from several kilometres out of town, but the fire has been extinguished.
Canada
Apr 22
Calgary Fire Department to pilot blue lights on fire engines
The Calgary Fire Department (CFD) said it will pilot a project that will feature blue lights on several of its vehicles with the goal of increasing safety.
Canada
Apr 18
Grass fire in northwest Calgary
A major grass fire broke out in Bowness on Friday afternoon, sending smoke billowing into the sky. Calgarians were quick to spread the news on Twitter.
Dec 31, 1969
Calgary fire crews have difficulty fighting early morning fire
A large garage was destroyed by an early morning fire just west of Calgary near the community of Valley Ridge.
Fire
Apr 9
Four cars set ablaze outside Montreal garage
Four cars were set ablaze in the parking lot outside a garage in the Hochelaga-Maisonneuve neighbourhood late Monday. A can of gasoline was found left at the scene.
Crime
Apr 23
Crews battle large grass fire between southeast Edmonton and Beaumont
Fire crews remained at the scene of a grass fire in south Edmonton early Friday, as officials said the blaze had shrunk in size overnight.
Fire
Apr 25
Grass fire in northwest Calgary
A major grass fire broke out in Bowness on Friday afternoon, sending smoke billowing into the sky. Calgarians were quick to spread the news on Twitter.
Dec 31, 1969
Grass fire in northwest Calgary
A major grass fire broke out in Bowness on Friday afternoon, sending smoke billowing into the sky. Calgarians were quick to spread the news on Twitter.
Dec 31, 1969
Man rescued from fiery balcony as Edmonton crews battle Jasper Avenue fire
One person was taken to hospital after fire broke out at an apartment building on Jasper Avenue near 110th Street Thursday afternoon.
Fire
Apr 25
Winnipeg crews respond to football field-sized wildland fire in Transcona
In the midst of a 'dry and windy spring,' WFPS said there are some additional steps that should be taken to reduce the risk of wildland fires in the city.
Fire
Apr 25
Arson arrest made after apartment fire in Havelock displaces 18 tenants: OPP
Eighteen tenants have been displaced following a fire that broke out on Tuesday evening. No injuries were reported and one man has been arrested for arson.
Fire
Apr 24
Train goes up in flames while rolling through London, Ont. Here’s what we know
Heavy smoke prompted firefighters to urge residents in the area to stay indoors with their windows closed as crews battled a blaze on moving train in London, Ont.
Canada
Apr 22
Man treated for burns after fire at Kelowna, B.C. gas station
Authorities are asking anyone who may have witnessed a fire at a gas station on Highway 97, or who have dashcam footage, to contact the Kelowna RCMP Detachment at 250-762-3300.
Canada
Apr 21
Man in critical condition after setting himself on fire near NYC courthouse
The fire happened in a park across the street from the courthouse that has been a gathering point for protesters and media outlets covering jury selection for Donald Trump's trial.
U.S. News
Apr 19
3 in hospital after multi-house fire in Aldergrove
Two people from the first home were taken to hospital for burns on their arms. A third person was taken to hospital for smoke inhalation and an ankle injury.
Fire
Apr 20
RCMP investigate fire that torched several vehicles in Burnaby
Police are investigating the cause of a fire that engulfed two vehicles in Burnaby and damaged a third.
Fire
Apr 11
Extension cord overheats, lighting car on fire: Saskatoon Fire Department
The department said an extension cord was plugged into the block heater of a car in the 10 block of Moxon Crescent.
Canada
Apr 13
Saskatoon Fire Department talks safety around dry conditions, controlled burns
"Wet down the area to control the burn, till the area that's around the outside of the controlled burn," Rob Hogan reminded the public after a 200-hectare grassfire on Tuesday.
Canada
Apr 10
