Barho Family Fire

• Ebraheim Barho continues to recover in hospital a year after devastating fire killed 7 children

  In an effort to save his seven children Ebraheim Barho suffered severe burns to 80 per cent of his body. He remains in hospital recovering to this day.

  Canada

  Feb 19, 2020
  
• ‘There’s no preparation for tragedy’: Halifax firefighter speaks about impact of Barho house fire

  "We knew that if people were trapped in there, that we had to get in quickly if we were going to give them a chance."

  Canada

  Feb 19, 2020
  
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• Syrian refugees who lost 7 children in Halifax house fire release statement

  “We would like to offer our deepest gratitude to the thousands of Nova Scotians who have shown us their love and support over this past year."

  Canada

  Feb 18, 2020
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• ‘I really felt for them’: Random act of kindness sparks conversation about Halifax Transit pickups

  Casey Lee Martin hopes the post and her experience evoke some form of change when it comes to bus drivers who leave passengers behind in order to follow their schedule.

  Canada

  Jul 8, 2019
• Dalhousie nursing grads plant tree in memory of Barho children

  "We chose the maple tree because they're new Canadians and the maple tree is part of the Canadian flag. It just felt right."

  Canada

  Jun 22, 2019
• Investigation into Barho house fire remains open nearly 4 months later

  Officials with Halifax Regional Fire and Emergency say there's still no indication of when the investigation into the cause of the blaze will conclude.

  Canada

  Jun 3, 2019
• Fire investigation continues 2 months after Barho family tragedy

  The family used to attend the Al-Barakah Masjid Mosque in Fairview, N.S., and the imam there is in touch with the surviving mother on a daily basis.

  Canada

  Apr 19, 2019
• Public funeral to take place Saturday for 7 children killed in Halifax house fire

  A public funeral will take place Saturday, Feb. 23, at the Cunard Centre on Marginal Road.

  Canada

  Feb 22, 2019
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• PM joins hundreds at Halifax vigil for 7 children lost in house fire

  The mourners gathered at Grand Parade in front of city hall and listened solemnly as the Barho children's names and ages were read out followed by a moment of silence.

  Canada

  Feb 21, 2019