Feb. 11, 2019, Burlington, Ont. – A man is in serious condition after being rescued from an apartment fire in Burlington on Saturday morning, firefighters say. Global News reports. | READ MORE (Feed generated with FetchRSS) Powered by WPeMatico
Feb. 11, 2019, Sidney, B.C. – A 50-foot yacht was completely destroyed in Sidney on Saturday, in a large fire that crews say was exacerbated by high winds. Sidney Fire Chief Brett Mikkelsen said crews were called to the Port Sidney Marina around 2:45 p.m., for reports of a boat on fire. Global News reports. […]
Feb. 11, 2019, Brooke-Alvinston, B.C. – A fire Saturday evening caused damage estimated at $400,000 to a shed and the equipment inside at a farm in Brooke-Alvinston. The Salmon Arm Observer reports. | READ MORE (Feed generated with FetchRSS) Powered by WPeMatico
Feb. 11, 2019, Saskatoon – The Saskatoon Fire Department responded to an apartment fire Sunday evening. Crews found a second floor apartment fully on fire, and the building full of smoke. There were also several people trapped in the building. CTV News reports. | READ MORE (Feed generated with FetchRSS) Powered by WPeMatico
FEMA helps Oxnard get specialized firefighting unit, Light and Air 65 Ventura County Star A new unit based at Fire Station No. 5 is the first of its kind in the Oxnard Fire Department’s history. Powered by WPeMatico
California boy, 2, helps firefighter responding to call, video shows Fox News One Californian is learning to fight fires while he’s young, with the help of the Fresno Fire Department. Powered by WPeMatico
Firefighters use strength and smarts to rescue horse that fell on ice CBC.ca A couple from Emyvale, P.E.I., is thanking local firefighters and neighbours who helped get their horse back on its hooves after it fell on the ice. Powered by WPeMatico
Halifax council considers cuts to firefighting, libraries as brutal budget season continues Toronto Star HALIFAX—Firefighting and libraries were on the chopping block at city hall as council continued its budget meetings, hoping to soften the blow of an inevitable … Powered by WPeMatico
The other battle: Firefighters work to change a culture and protect themselves from cancer-causing toxins Ottawa Citizen His doctor prescribed cream to burn off what turned out to be basal cell carcinoma, a type of cancer that can typically grow on parts of your skin that get a lot of … Powered by WPeMatico
Halifax fire officials warn against cutting firefighting budget CBC.ca Halifax’s fire chief told regional council there will be a noticeable impact if he has to cut close to a million dollars from his budget. Powered by WPeMatico