Fire Safety
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Firefighters respond to 7 fires in 7 days caused by cigarette butts in LangfordLangford Fire Rescue says seven fires in seven days were started in the area due to cigarette butts being improperly thrown away, One fire was started on a balconyFireMay 23
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Nova Scotia fire marshal’s office faces intense scrutiny over damning reportNova Scotia's fire marshal says the COVID-19 pandemic and staffing shortages were largely to blame for his office's failure to keep up with inspections.CanadaMay 17
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B.C. wildfires: Turn your attention to your backyard, Okanagan fire chiefs warnIn the midst of record-breaking temperatures, B.C. fire chiefs urge homeowners to be fire smart and ensure their property is as fire safe as possible as wildfire season hits.FireMay 16
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50-car train derailment in Ohio sparks massive fireA train derailment and resulting large fire prompted an evacuation order in an Ohio village near the Pennsylvania state line on Friday night.U.S. NewsFeb 4
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‘No partners willing’ to support fire codes on First Nations, Ottawa saysFor decades, house fires on First Nations have caused deaths and injuries at a much higher rate than off-reserve.CanadaJan 23
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Housing program receives smoke alarms donated to London Fire DepartmentA housing stability program in London, Ont., is receiving a fresh batch of combination smoke and carbon monoxide alarms thanks to a recent donation from Enbridge Gas.CanadaJan 18
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B.C. firefighters show just how fast a dry Christmas tree can go up in flamesIn a controlled setting, crews set a Christmas tree alight Monday, showing how it can take less than a minute for the holiday decoration to become fully engulfed in flames.FireJan 3
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New Brunswick fire department provides holiday fire safety tipsThe Saint John Fire Department says that attic fires are typical to the New Brunswick city due to some of it's older and historic buildings.FireDec 28, 2022
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Christmas tree fires: Know the risks and how to celebrate safelyFrom picking the right Christmas tree to lighting and decorating and disposing of the tree afterward, here are some precautions to take over the holidays.CanadaDec 24, 2022
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Fire and safety concerns at Vancouver tent city as temperatures plungeThe city was under an arctic outflow warning Tuesday, with overnight lows of -11 C forecast, followed by daytime highs of -10 C on Wednesday.WeatherDec 20, 2022
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