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Fire crews battle fire overnight at Vernon motelFire crews in the North Okanagan battled a motel fire Tuesday night. The blaze broke out around 5 p.m. at the Blue Stream Motel on 32nd Street in Vernon.Global News Morning BCAug 28
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Fire escape plan and smoke alarm testing with Saskatoon Fire DepartmentWATCH: Saskatoon Fire Marshal Ryan Bradley with more on fire prevention and fire safety plan as students head back to school. Fire Prevention Week is October 6 – 12.Aug 21
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Fire engulfs Vernon motelMore than a dozen people have been displaced after the Blue Stream Motel in Vernon went up in flames Tuesday afternoon. As Travis Lowe reports, some are worried about finding a new place to stay.FireAug 28
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Suspicious fire destroys Kelowna houseAn overnight fire has destroyed a house and a number of other structures at a property in Kelowna. Firefighters moved quickly to put the flames out, saving the neighbour’s house from destruction. As Travis Lowe reports, investigators say the fire is suspicious.Aug 30
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Multiple injuries in Kitsilano fireWarning: Disturbing Content. Eight people are in hospital and dozens are displaced after an early-morning fire at an apartment building in Vancouver’s Kitsilano neighbourhood. As Grace Ke reports, it appears the fire started on a couch.Global News Hour at 6 BCAug 14
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Glenelm house fire spreads to adjacent homesIt was a busy morning for Winnipeg firefighters, as a house fire in the Glenelm area early Wednesday spread to two adjacent homes.Aug 28
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Woman dead following Toronto house fireAn investigation into an overnight fire at Rusholme Road continues. It’s left a woman dead and a man in critical condition. As Jaden Lee-Lincoln reports police have taken over the investigation and are deeming it suspicious.Global News at Noon TorontoAug 28
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Fredericton fire chief calls for new stationThe Fredericton fire chief says it’s time for a new station. With population growth in the southwest sector, he says this is the most effective way to improve response times. It would cost the city millions of dollars, but it would give teams precious extra time at the scene. Anna Mandin reports.Global News at 6 New BrunswickAug 27
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Calgary arson unit investigating Riverbend fireAn early morning fire that destroyed two homes and damaged three others in the southeast community of Riverbend is being investigated as suspicious. As Michael King reports, no one was injured thanks to the quick actions of some passersby.Global News Hour at 6 CalgaryAug 22
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Fire south of Saskatoon cost millions in damageA Tuesday evening grass fire just south of saskatoon is now under control — but it’s left millions of dollars of damage behind. Mackenzie Mazankowski has more on how it started and spread so quickly.Global News at 5 SaskatoonAug 21
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GNM – CAA Saskatchewan Summer Fire Safety TipsIt may be nearly September, but the warm weather means many are still enjoying parties or evening around the firepit at home. CAA Saskatchewan’s Lona Gervais joined Brenden Purdy in studio to share some ever-important safety tips when it comes to safe fires on your property.Aug 26
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Mobile fire training unit makes stop at PECPrince Edward County Fire & Rescue (PECFR) will host a Mobile Live Training Unit at Station 1 in Picton from Friday, August 2 to Sunday, August 11. Thanks to a successful joint application between PECFR, Mohawk Fire, and the Township of Tyendinaga Fire Department, PECFR has been granted the exclusive and prestigious opportunity to host...Aug 22
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Firefighters battle large industrial fire in West KelownaFirefighters in West Kelowna had their hands full Wednesday morning with a large industrial fire. As Ben Low-On explains, what was inside the burning building made the situation even more dangerous for first responders.Aug 21
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Crews continue to battle fires in the InteriorSome good news on the fire front on Saturday. Rain came down over much of the Okanagan Friday, allowing crews to get a better handle on two significant wildfires burning in the region. But while the rain may have been welcome, as Victoria Femia reports, it came with lightning, sparking concerns for the next few...CanadaAug 10
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Kitsilano apartment building fire displaces residentsA fire broke out at an apartment building in Vancouver’s Kitsilano neighbourhood early on Wednesday morning. Andrea Macpherson has the latest information and how residents escaped the flames.BC1Aug 14
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Vital equipment needed to rebuild in fire-ravaged Venables ValleyResidents of the fire-ravaged Venables Valley are facing a major challenge, replacing the community’s snow removal and road maintenance equipment that was destroyed by the Shetland Creek wildfire. The off-grid community needs to replace that vital gear before winter arrives. Alissa Thibault reports.Global News Hour at 6 BCAug 29
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Fire on site of former Somass Sawmill in Port AlberniCrews took down a massive fire that erupted at the site of the former Somass sawmill. The Port Alberni fire department was called to the scene just before 9 a.m. Sunday.Global News Hour at 6 BCAug 19
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DELETELightning strikes have been seen around the Okanagan for the past several days. As Ben Low-On reports, these storms combined with the ongoing hot temperatures continue to ignite fires across the region.Aug 6
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Fire destroys Okanagan home and nearly starts wildfireA big relief in the Lumby area after a house fire nearly caused a brush or even wildfire. The home caught fire Monday evening and drew a big response from three fire departments because as Klaudia Van Emmerik reports, the wind and heat posed some major concerns.CanadaAug 13
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2 homes destroyed, 1 damaged in southeast Calgary fireAn early morning fire destroyed two homes and damaged a third in southeast Calgary. Michael King reports.Global News at Noon CalgaryAug 22