July 31, 2018, Surrey, B.C. – Officials say a wildfire that broke out early Friday in the Vancouver suburbs presents a more hidden challenge for crews than some of the blazes burning across the rest of the province. Deputy Chief Kevin Gray of the Richmond Fire Department said on Saturday that because the fire is […]

July 31, 2018, Pond Inlet, Nunavut – A volunteer firefighter has died during a call in Pond Inlet, Nunavut. There are few details about Lutie Macpa’s death. According to Joshua Katsak, the mayor of Pond Inlet, Macpa died on July 23 while responding to a fire call. CBC News reports. | READ MORE (RSS generated […]

July 31, 2018, Thunder Bay, Ont. – Thunderstorms rolling through the region over the weekend have sparked nearly two-dozen new fires. The Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry said there were 23 new forest fires discovered this weekend. Throughout the region, there are 98 active fires burning, with 30 listed as not under control. Tbnewswatch.com […]

July 31, 2018, Cavendish, N.S. – A fire has damaged the historic Green Gables Post Office in Cavendish. Firefighters responded to the blaze shortly after 4:30 p.m. on Monday. The Journal Pioneer reports. | READ MORE (RSS generated with FetchRss) Powered by WPeMatico

July 30, 2018, Halifax – A retired firefighter in Nova Scotia is suing Halifax Regional Fire and Emergency, saying he was ridiculed and passed over for a position because of his race. The Chronicle Herald reports. | READ MORE (RSS generated with FetchRss) Powered by WPeMatico

July 30, 2018, Kehewin Cree Nation, Alta. – A First Nation community in northern Alberta is mourning the loss of firefighter Jerry Gadwa, who died Thursday while helping to fight forest fires in Ontario. CBC News reports. | READ MORE (RSS generated with FetchRss) Powered by WPeMatico

July 30, 2018, Parry Sound, Ont. – The largest forest fire in northeastern Ontario is continuing to grow despite aerial and ground-level efforts to stop its spread. Officials with the province’s Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry said Monday that the Parry Sound 33 fire had been expanding to the northeast and now comprised more […]

July 30, 2018, Edmonton – A number of suites were destroyed in a fire that started on the fourth floor of an apartment building in southwest Edmonton early Sunday. The Edmonton Journal reports. | READ MORE (RSS generated with FetchRss) Powered by WPeMatico

July 27, 2018, Didsbury, Alta. – A southern Alberta town, plagued by five volunteer firefighter resignations and complaints about safety, has pledged to fix problems with the force, and plans to order a safety audit. CBC News reports. | READ MORE (RSS generated with FetchRss) Powered by WPeMatico

July 27, 2018, Minden, Ont. – Fire crews spent Thursday evening working to put out a fire at the Hydro One Transmission station in Minden. According to the Minden Mayor Brent Devolin, the crews will likely be there until Friday evening. CTV News reports. | READ MORE (RSS generated with FetchRss) Powered by WPeMatico