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• Portable generator recalled due to ‘fire and burn hazard’

  In a recall notice issued Thursday, Health Canada advised consumers to stop using specific models of two Generac portable generators and contact the company for a free repair kit.

  Consumer

  Sep 16, 2023
  
• Cat survived abuse and now wears sweaters to protect severe burn scars

  An offender was sentenced to a year-and-a-half behind bars for the torment of a kitten. It survived and was adopted by a Calgary couple.

  Features

  Nov 14, 2022
  
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• South Okanagan residents to see significant smoke as burns proceed

  The burns are scheduled to start on Monday and will be concluded by Thursday, March 31, 2022. The BC Wildfire Service will carefully prepare, control and monitor these fires.

  Fire

  Nov 8, 2021
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• Crews from Ontario, Quebec battling Manitoba wildfires, one family evacuated

  Between Saturday and Sunday, four fires were extinguished while three more were discovered, according to data from the province.

  Environment

  May 17, 2021
• All fire restrictions lifted in Manitoba after snowfall

  The Manitoba winter blast means all fire and travel restrictions in the southwestern part of the province have been lifted.

  Weather

  Apr 13, 2021
• Man charged with arson in north London school bus fire: police

  Investigators pegged damage at $60,000 and had deemed the fire suspicious earlier this week.

  Crime

  Jun 26, 2019
• Firefighters, police plan controlled burn for Burnaby fire hall

  It's for training purposes and will go from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m., Burnaby firefighters say.

  May 14, 2019
• Tim Hortons sign ends up extra crispy

  A Tim Horton's sign in the 2500 block of Main Street went up in flames Monday night. Winnipeg fire crews were called to the location at 11 p.m.

  Nov 13, 2018
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• Edmonton-area teen returns from unique camp for burn victims

  Deeanna Cowan, 14, was the only Alberta representative at the International Burn Camp, which was held in Washington D.C.

  Canada

  Oct 14, 2018
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• Woman burned in camping accident saved by firefighters, RCAF Search and Rescue techs

  Rescue crews used GPS to determine the location of the campsite, but it was practice and training that helped them bring the woman to safety.

  Canada

  Aug 8, 2018