Barrie Fire

• Man critically injured as house in Barrie leveled in fiery explosion

  A man was taken to hospital in life-threatening condition after a home in Barrie exploded and went in up flames, causing damage to the surrounding homes as well.

  Fire

  Aug 9, 2025
  
• Barrie Fire urges caution before calling 911 after calls increase due to wildfire smoke

  The wildfires in Quebec are having a far reaching affect, all the way to Barrie, with an air quality statement in effect and emergency officials urging caution before calling 911.

  Fire

  Jun 6, 2023
  
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• Passersby notice Barrie house on fire, help family escape

  'They were alerted to the fire by two passersby who had knocked on the door and said the back of your house is on fire,' said fire officials in Barrie, Ont., of a fire Tuesday.

  Fire

  May 31, 2023
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• 50 cats temporarily rehomed after fire at Ontario animal shelter

  A fire at a cat rescue sent four people to the hospital and left 50 cats needing new homes after a garbage truck fire spread to the building.

  Fire

  May 29, 2023
• Fire causing half a million in damage deemed ‘suspicious’ in Barrie

  Barrie Deputy Fire Chief Carrie Clark said they received multiple 911 calls about the garage fire at 35 Black Cherry Cres., a row townhouse, around 11:15 p.m. on Thursday.

  Crime

  Apr 21, 2023
• Man faces arson charges after 4 fires doused across downtown Barrie

  One Barrie man is facing multiple charges of arson after a string of fires were set in downtown Barrie Sunday night.

  Crime

  Feb 21, 2023
• Neighbouring emergency services to cover Innisfil and area during funeral of 2 police officers

  Neighbouring fire departments and provincial police will be stepping in to ensure services are not interrupted for residents in Innisfil and Bradford West, while many attend the funeral for two officers killed on the job. The private funeral for Const. Morgan Russell, 54, and Const. Devon Northrup, 33, will be held at 11 a.m. on...

  Crime

  Oct 19, 2022
• Barrie, Ont. restaurant severely damaged by early-morning fire

  Deputy Fire Chief Carrie Clark said the fire crews were called out to the scene of the east end restaurant around 5:15 a.m. on Thursday after a neighbour noticed smoke.

  Canada

  Sep 22, 2022
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• Hold-and-secure lifted at Barrie school following fire investingation

  A hold-and-secure that was put in place at Warnica Public School in Barrie, Ont., due to a fire investigation has been lifted.

  Crime

  Nov 4, 2021
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• Crews battle massive fire at Barrie propane facility, prompting evacuation of area

  Crews are battling a massive blaze at a propane facility on Bayview Drive in Barrie, Ont., prompting evacuations within a one-kilometre radius of the building.

  Fire

  Jul 30, 2021