Deadly Fire

• Criminal investigation into Old Montreal fire raises more questions for victims’ families

  A lawyer representing the father of a man killed in a fire in Old Montreal in March says an announcement by police that the fire was criminal raises new questions for her client.

  Crime

  Aug 29, 2023
  
• Montrealer feels ‘grateful’ to be alive after surviving deadly heritage building fire

  As Airbnb pulls unauthorized Quebec listings from their platform, a Montrealer who survived the deadly fire in Old Montreal says she's lucky to be alive.

  Canada

  Mar 29, 2023
  
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• Quebec police say fire that killed 6, including 4 children, likely not criminal

  Sgt. Eloïse Cossette says there was nothing immediately suspicious about the fire and police are assisting the coroner in its investigation.

  Canada

  Feb 10, 2023
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• Quebec provincial police investigating deadly Eastern Townships fire

  Police say firefighters were called to a building containing a commercial garage and a residence in the village of Mansonville, near the Vermont border, around 4 a.m. Saturday.

  Fire

  Oct 22, 2022
• Montreal marks 50-year anniversary of Blue Bird Café fire

  Survivors, family members and friends paid tribute to the 37 victims of the Blue Bird Café arson Thursday, marking the 50th anniversary of one of Montreal's worst-ever fires.

  Canada

  Sep 1, 2022
• Lithium ion batteries the leading cause of Vancouver fire fatalities, firefighters warn

  Seven people have died in fires in Vancouver in 2022. Five of those deaths have been linked to lithium ion batteries.

  Fire

  Jun 13, 2022
• Deadly N.S. house fire under investigation

  Firefighters from multiple departments battled the blaze in Hants County for several hours during a winter storm that created slippery, challenging conditions.

  Fire

  Feb 26, 2022
• 1 dead in fatal house fire near Teeswater: OPP

  OPP officers and fire crews responded to the scene along Clinton Street around 4:40 a.m. Friday for a reported fire at a home, police said.

  Fire

  Feb 18, 2022
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• Murder, arson charges laid in deadly fire in northern Alberta, victim yet to be identified

  A northern Alberta man is facing second degree murder and arson charges in a deadly fire in Falher, near Peace River, on Sept. 22.

  Crime

  Sep 26, 2021
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• Mother of child killed in fire west of Edmonton thanks community for support

  The mother of a child killed in a house fire west of Edmonton over the weekend says she is grateful for the support her family has received from people during a time of profound sadness.

  Canada

  Nov 17, 2020