Accidental Fire
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Winnipeg firefighters say Anderson Avenue blaze likely caused by vape batteryWhile the blaze was extinguished in less than 15 minutes, two people were assessed by paramedics at the scene, with one sent to hospital for further treatment.FireMay 2, 2024
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Winnipeg firefighters called to three accidental scenes overnightWinnipeg firefighters were called to three unrelated residential fires overnight -- all of which are believed to be accidental -- and are urging Winnipeggers to use caution.FireAug 2, 2023
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No one injured in Curtis Street barbecue fire, Winnipeg firefighters sayWinnipeg firefighters say a blaze at a Curtis Street duplex was likely accidentally caused by a barbecue.FireMay 25, 2023
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Accidental fire likely caused by plugged-in vehicle, Winnipeg firefighters sayNo one was hurt in the fire at a single-storey home on Sachet Place, but Winnipeg fire crews urge Winnipeggers not to plug in their cars if they're inside an attached garage.FireJan 26, 2023
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Historic Kelowna home seriously damaged in accidental fire: Fire officialsThe blaze broke out at around 7:30 p.m. inside a house in the 1900 block of McDougall Street. When firefighters arrived, they could see flames in the area of the roof.FireOct 21, 2022
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Saskatoon garage fire deemed accidental due to block heaterSaskatoon fire officials said damage from the garage fire that was brought under control around midnight is estimated at $60,000.FireJan 16, 2022
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Portable heater causes $50K damage in Saskatoon garage fireThe Saskatoon fire investigator conducted a scene examination and deemed the garage fire to be accidental.CanadaJan 15, 2022
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Accidental fire in strip mall causes $500K in damage: Saskatoon fire departmentInvestigators have determined the cause and source of the business fire was an extension cord plugged into a timer that was being served by another extension cord.CanadaDec 12, 2021
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Indoor barrel fire sets Saskatoon home ablazeThe Saskatoon Fire Department ended up cutting a hole in the roof to access the blaze-- inside, they found a strange discovery.FireNov 12, 2021
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Town of Amherst remembers family of 6 killed in tragic fire'One child gone is too many. Four plus two is beyond what our hearts and minds can comprehend,' said a family member.CanadaSep 24, 2021
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