Fire Pit

• Construction to begin soon in Edmonton on 1st urban Indigenous cultural site in Canada

  kihciy askiy, which means "sacred earth" in Cree, will provide a natural setting for spiritual ceremonies, talking circles and intergenerational learning.

  Canada

  Nov 3, 2021
  
• Baby dies of injuries in Bayham, Ont. fire pit incident, 4 others remain in hospital

  According to a fundraiser, Jake and Tina Hiebert and three of their young children 'were severely burnt after a jerrycan filled with diesel exploded during a family bonfire.'

  Canada

  Jul 15, 2021
  
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• Fundraiser says 5 family members severely injured in Bayham fire pit incident all sedated in hospital

  A mother, father and three of their children are sedated in hospital after suffering serious injuries in an incident involving a fire pit in Bayham, a GoFundMe says.

  Canada

  Jul 14, 2021
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• 3 children, 2 adults injured in Bayham fire pit incident: Elgin County OPP

  The five victims, who belong to the same family, remain in hospital as of Tuesday afternoon, according to Elgin County OPP.

  Canada

  Jul 13, 2021
• Winnipeg fire department warns of high winds and the dangers with fire

  The Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service is warning Winnipeggers not to light that backyard fires on Sunday after high winds were forecast for the area.

  Canada

  Sep 6, 2020
• Unattended fire pit causes $400K damage: Saskatoon Fire Department

  A fire investigator has confirmed a blaze in Saskatoon’s Pacific Heights neighbourhood this past weekend was caused by an unattended fire pit.

  Fire

  Jun 8, 2020
• Backyard fire pit leads to garage blaze in Saskatoon

  Firefighters responded to a garage fire just after midnight on Saturday in Saskatoon. Damage is estimated at $40,000.

  Canada

  May 19, 2019
• Bylaw change dampens fire pit complaints in Saskatoon

  Increased efforts of enforcement for open-air fires has seen a reduction in repeated complaints, according to the Saskatoon Fire Department.

  Canada

  May 9, 2019
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• Hot ashes from fire pit causes $500K damage to 2 homes in Saskatoon

  A Saskatoon fire investigator said hot ashes from a fire pit were improperly disposed into a garbage dumpster, causing $500,000 damage to two homes.

  Canada

  Apr 1, 2019
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• Fire pits focus of Saskatoon Fire Department’s May safety theme

  The safety theme the Saskatoon Fire Department will focus on in May involves informing the public about proper fire pit use.

  Canada

  May 1, 2018