Fire Safety
Apartment fire in northwestern New Brunswick leaves one man dead
RCMP and fire crews responded to an apartment building on Canada Street in Saint-Quentin shortly after 2 a.m. Thursday. Continue reading
Smoke alarm alerts family to early morning dryer fire in Peterborough
By Greg Davis Videographer/Online Journalist
Firefighters responded to a 911 call at a Bolivar Street home after smoke alarms alerted its residents to a fire. Continue reading
Backyard burning ban begins Thursday for B.C. coastal fire zone
By Jon Azpiri Online News Producer
The ban is in effect until further notice. Continue reading
B.C. Cariboo region reflects on past fire damage while preparing for new wildfire season
By Sarah MacDonald Reporter
New initiatives are being funded to try and avoid the devastating effects of 2017’s massive wildfires in the 100 Mile House area. Continue reading
Oshawa Fire Services names 2019 Junior Fire Chief
Officials with Oshawa’s firefighting services have named 12-year-old Alexandria Vugts-Craig as Junior Fire Chief. Continue reading
Teen playing with lighter the cause of Malahide house fire: OPP
Emergency crews were called to the scene on Springwater Road, north of Talbot Line, at around 1:30 p.m. on Saturday. Continue reading
Halifax fire investigation could prompt change in how new homes are built
People in the family’s Halifax neighbourhood, Spryfield, consider the tragedy a wake-up call for fire safety. Continue reading
Volunteers create fire-safety training for immigrants in the wake of fatal Halifax fire
Emad Aziz said he wanted to help make a difference and promote fire safety. Continue reading
Halifax fire that claimed 7 children could prompt new safety measures: experts
Phil Rizcallah, director for construction research and development with the National Research Council of Canada, says the country will learn from the tragedy. Continue reading
How to prevent a fire at home: Expert tips on creating an escape plan
Seven children, ranging in age from four months to 15-years-old, died in a house fire in Halifax on Tuesday Continue reading