Fire

• Regina man says smoke detector saved his life in December house fire

  While many families celebrated Christmas Eve with family on Dec. 24th, the night brought a different chain of events for Jimmy Ottenbreit

  Fire

  Mar 13
  
• Fire underneath Saskatoon’s University Bridge causes damage to sewer line

  A human-made fire under the University Bridge caused damage to a sewer line for the second year in a row. The fire department is investigating.

  Canada

  Mar 10
  
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• ‘Very significant’ fire extinguished by Hamilton crews at residential complex

  Hamilton's fire chief said six units in a multi-residential building in Stoney Creek have been damaged by a massive blaze that saw flames shoot '40 feet in the air.'

  Fire

  Mar 9
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• ‘More afraid’: Court hears from girl set on fire at Saskatoon high school

  Those affected by an attack of a teen who set a girl on fire at a Saskatoon high school are making victim impact statements at a sentencing hearing on Thursday.

  Crime

  Feb 26
• 1 dead after fire erupts in Toronto highrise apartment unit

  Toronto Fire crews responded to a fire on the 12th floor of a building and rescued a person from the unit, but they later died from their injuries.

  Fire

  Feb 17
• Winnipeg Police Major Crimes Unit to investigate west end fire fatalities

  Over the weekend, a massive fire around Agnes and St. Mathews claimed the lives of two women, aged 18 and 48. Due to loss of life, Winnipeg's major crimes unit is now involved.

  Feb 9
• Langdon residents step up to help family displaced by fire

  The fire in the Alberta hamlet broke out just after 6 p.m. Sunday night, and according to neighbours took roughly three hours to extinguish.

  Canada

  Jan 17
• Authorities investigate downtown Winnipeg hotel fire, cite past safety issues

  A vacant Winnipeg hotel with known safety compliance issues was destroyed by fire, forcing evacuations as the cause remains under investigation.

  Fire

  Jan 15
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• Prince Albert Salvation Army fire believed to be human caused

  Though the investigation continues, the fire that tore through the Salvation Army building in Prince Albert, Sask., on Christmas Day is believed to have been human caused.

  Canada

  Jan 7
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• Dozens presumed dead, several others injuries in fire at Switzerland bar

  Dozens of people are presumed dead and about 100 injured following a fire at a Swiss Alps bar during a New Year’s celebration. Investigators are working to determine the cause.

  Jan 1