Emergency Social Services

• Winnipeg residents displaced after vehicle fire sets building ablaze

  The Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service said it was told about a vehicle fire outside a 'two-storey, multi-family residence' Thursday night.

  Fire

  Oct 6, 2023
  
• Long lines, frustrating communication facing some Central Okanagan evacuees

  Long lines, people sleeping in their cars and a stifled flow of information is causing frustration among those who are gathering at evacuation muster points.

  Fire

  Aug 20, 2023
  
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• West Kelowna home destroyed by fire

  The house fire was reported early Monday night in the 3100 block of Shettler Drive in West Kelowna and quickly spread throughout the home. The cause is under investigation.

  Fire

  Jul 18, 2023
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• Winnipeg residents affected by Sutherland fire decry emergency response amid confusion, panic

  Days after being evacuated as toxic smoke spewed from a Sutherland Avenue fire, Point Douglas residents say the city's emergency plan fell short of helping a community in need.

  Fire

  Jul 7, 2023
• Main Street hotel fire forces 15 people into temporary shelter

  Winnipeg fire crews were called to Main Street hotel just after 9:40 a.m. The cause of blaze is under investigation.

  Fire

  May 22, 2022
• Ellice Avenue fire leaves 1 person in hospital in Winnipeg

  One person was transported to hospital in critical condition and has since been upgraded to unstable condition.

  Canada

  Jan 13, 2019
• Chimney fire displaces Summerland family

  Three people are being cared for by Emergency Social Services after a chimney fire in their home spread to the home's attic.

  Fire

  Dec 6, 2018
• Vehicle hits house in Vernon, B.C.

  Highway 97 in Vernon has reopened after a crash on Thursday morning, in which a vehicle hit a house.

  Canada

  May 3, 2018
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• Fire causes substantial damage to house in Kelowna; residents are okay

  There is substantial fire damage to the basement and heat and smoke damage to the upper floor.

  Mar 9, 2018
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• West Kelowna fire displaces three families

  The blaze in one unit burned fast and hot, proving difficult for firefighting efforts in the daytime heat.

  Fire

  Jul 1, 2017