Improper use of solvents triggers $500,000 industrial fire
The Fire Marshal’s Office has been called in to investigate an industrial fire in Burlington. Continue reading
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Elderly man rescued from highrise apartment building fire in Burlington
Heavy smoke was billowing from a second storey unit when emergency crews arrived at the building on Lakeshore Road, east of Appleby Line at about 9 a.m. Continue reading
Outdoor fireplace may have caused Burlington fire
The fire broke out on the back porch of a home on Blind Line around 4 a.m. Wednesday morning. Continue reading
Firefighters tackle scrap pile blaze at Burlington metal recycling facility
Police have closed Harvester Road at South Service Road and Fraser Drive. Continue reading
Dozens of residents displaced after explosion in Mississauga
The office of the Ontario Fire Marshal and Mississauga Fire are looking to determine what caused an explosion at a mixed commercial and residential building early Sunday morning. Continue reading
Woman has life-threatening injuries after Burlington townhouse fire
A 93-year-old woman is in hospital with life-threatening injuries following a fire at a townhouse in Burlington. Continue reading
Major fire destroys part of meat processing plant in Burlington
Emergency crews were called to the building, located at the southwest corner of Appleby Line and the QEW, near the beginning of the evening rush hour Wednesday. Continue reading
Burlington church vandalized with ‘ISIS’ graffiti after suspicious fire
The North Burlington church damaged by fire was also vandalized. The Ontario Fire Marshal has been called in to investigate the suspicious fire. Continue reading
Burlington, Ont. rooftop fire sends smoke across QEW, forces ramp closure: OPP
Provincial police say a raging fire is sending clouds of black smoke across the QEW in Burlington, Ont., forcing officials to shut down a ramp to the highway. Continue reading