Halifax firefighter reflects on tragic house fire that killed 7 children
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Halifax firefighter reflects on tragic house fire that killed 7 children
Description
February 19, 2020
One year after a devastating house fire in Halifax killed the seven children of a Syrian refugee couple, a firefighter who was at the scene is talking about how the tragedy haunts him. Capt. Brendan Meagher told Global National's Ross Lord about what everyone endured that painful night.
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Halifax firefighter reflects on tragic house fire that killed 7 children02:18 | February 19, 2020 -
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Government of Canada backs Nova Scotia offshore wind with $100M investment02:00 | October 15, 2026 -
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Halifax man stopped by airport security over dog’s ashes01:55 | June 25, 2026 -
Whale sanctuary in Nova Scotia holds ceremony despite setbacks02:06 | June 19, 2026 -
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Premiers Houston, Ford blast Conservatives as Poilievre faces uncertain future02:15 | April 30, 2025 -
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Canadian soprano-conductor Barbara Hannigan wins prestigious Polar Music Prize01:43 | April 3, 2025 -
Nova Scotia seeks reciprocity on internal trade01:53 | February 26, 2025
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Halifax firefighter reflects on tragic house fire that killed 7 children02:18 | February 19, 2020
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Global National: Oct. 1721:22 | October 17, 2026
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Halifax community working to uncover origins of mysterious 126-year-old bell02:09 | March 25, 2026
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Halifax firefighter reflects on tragic house fire that killed 7 children
Description
February 19, 2020
One year after a devastating house fire in Halifax killed the seven children of a Syrian refugee couple, a firefighter who was at the scene is talking about how the tragedy haunts him. Capt. Brendan Meagher told Global National's Ross Lord about what everyone endured that painful night.
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