Fire Alarm

• Guelph man turns himself in to police in hospital false alarm investigation

  Investigators say the man got into an argument with security at Guelph General Hospital, pulled a fire alarm, smashed a window, and ran through the hospital.

  Crime

  Aug 17, 2022
  
• 80-year-old woman dies after house fire in Laval

  A fire in Laval has killed an 80-year-old woman after a cigarette was left unattended in her single-family home Monday night.

  Fire

  Jan 25, 2022
  
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• Smoke alarm testing for Regina rental properties to restart next week

  Regina Fire and Protective Services says smoke alarm testing will be fully reinstated in rental properties beginning next week.

  Canada

  Dec 7, 2021
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• Fire department says smoke alarm tampering on the rise in Saskatoon

  The Saskatoon Fire Department said it's seeing more people tampering with smoke alarms, resulting in two fatalities and another near miss.

  Canada

  Nov 27, 2021
• Increase in fire-related deaths this year: B.C.’s Ministry of Public Safety

  The ministry said between Jan. 1 and April 30, there were 15 fire-related fatalities in B.C., compared to five during that same timespan in 2019.

  Fire

  May 9, 2020
• Orillia Fire Department to offer door-to-door education campaign beginning in May

  If people are unsure if they are adequately protected, firefighters will check to make sure that smoke and carbon monoxide alarms are in the proper place and operating correctly.

  Canada

  Apr 23, 2019
• Broken sprinkler evacuates one of Winnipeg’s tallest buildings

  One of the city's highest skyscrapers was evacuated Monday evening.

  Jan 28, 2019
• False fire alarms proving costly to Halifax Fire and Emergency Services

  Over the past year about $690,000 was collected from fines for false alarms. Covey said the new fines have helped to balance the books.

  Canada

  Jul 23, 2018
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• False alarm fines: Halifax sees increase in costs for fire, security false alarms

  If you have an security system or fire alarm to keep your home safe, the Halifax Regional Municipality is raising the alarm that a false call could get you a higher fine as fees have increased as of Tuesday.

  Canada

  Aug 1, 2017
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• Nasty note left for mother of boy with autism after he makes noises

  A mean note was left by a stranger to a mother who has a son with autism.

  World

  Sep 2, 2016