Tent Fire
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2 people dead in Saint John, N.B. homeless tent encampment fireEmergency crews responded to a fire at a tent on Monday afternoon in Saint John, N.B.. Major crime, forensic services and the coroner's office are all investigating.CanadaMar 25, 2024
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Video shows flash of flames from suspected arson at N.B. homeless encampmentThe Saint John Police have released video of what is believed to be suspects and the vehicle they were using while setting fire to an occupied tent in a homeless encampment.CrimeFeb 20, 2024
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Tent fire breaks out at Saint John homeless encampment, no injuries reportedResidents are concerned after a tent fire at a Saint John homeless encampment during the weekend, the latest in a number of encampment fires that have broken out over the winter.CanadaFeb 19, 2024
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Canadian cities report rise in homelessness and tent firesCities across Canada are reporting a rise in fires, sometimes deadly, in tents and other shelters used by unhoused people.CanadaDec 14, 2023
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Three people escaped tent fire at downtown Halifax homeless encampment: volunteerCurrently about 20 people experiencing homelessness are living in tents and ice-fishing shelters at Grand Parade, directly across from Halifax City Hall.FireDec 10, 2023
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Tent encampment fire under bridge sends huge plumes of smoke over harbourA fire at a tent encampment under the Macdonald Bridge sent huge plumes of smoke over the harbour Tuesday morning. No injuries were reported.FireNov 21, 2023
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1 to hospital after tent fire at Wolfe Street encampment in Peterborough, Ont.Emergency crews responded around 10:30 a.m. and found one person suffering from reported burns and possible smoke inhalation.FireNov 1, 2023
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Firefighters douse ‘large fire’ at small encampment near Hamilton City HallHamilton police and firefighters were called out early Thursday to deal with a tent blaze in Peace Park at Hunter and Bay Streets.FireSep 21, 2023
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No injuries after fire at tent overflow lot in Peterborough: policeJust before midnight Thursday, police officers and Peterborough Fire Services responded to a fire at at tent in overflow lot on Wolfe and Dalhousie streets.FireMay 19, 2023
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East Hastings tent fire impacts residents, businesses on Vancouver’s DTESIt's been almost eight months since Vancouver's fire chief ordered a growing encampment on the Downtown Eastside cleared over fire safety hazards.FireMar 13, 2023
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