Barho Family

• QEII hospital family room renovated in honour of Barho family

  "It's the added comforts that may seem small, but when you're visiting with your family, it does make a world of difference," said Amanda Hatt with the QEII Hospital Foundation.

  Canada

  Apr 1, 2022
  
• Two years after tragic fire that killed members of the Barho family, a community continues to heal

  The tragic death of seven children in an overnight house fire drew international attention and caused an outpouring of grief from across Canada.

  Canada

  Feb 19, 2021
  
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• 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
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• ‘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
• 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
• Halifax fire classify cause of fatal Spryfield blaze as undetermined

  Halifax Regional Fire and Emergency have announced that they will provide an update on their investigation into the Barho house fire on Wednesday.

  Canada

  Sep 3, 2019
• Father who lost seven children in Halifax fire has no idea of tragedy: brother

  Ali Barho, who arrived in Halifax three months ago, says his brother has undergone several surgeries since he was rushed to hospital, and he faces at least two more.

  Canada

  Jul 23, 2019
• ‘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
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• 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
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• 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