Nov. 13, 2017, Ajax, Ont. – The Office of the Ontario Fire Marshal is investigating a fatal fire in Ajax, Ont. that occurred early Sunday. Paul Ritchie, platoon chief at Ajax Fire and Emergency Services, said firefighters was called to a home shortly after 1:37 a.m. for a report of a possible structural fire. CBC […]

Nov. 13, 2017, Toronto – Two people were sent to hospital with minor injuries following a two-alarm house fire in the Junction Triangle neighbourhood of Toronto Sunday night. Global News reports. | READ MORE (RSS generated with FetchRss) Powered by WPeMatico

Nov. 10, 2017, Toronto – City staff have taken the rare step of seeking a judicial review of an arbitrated settlement on the latest contract for Toronto firefighters. The Toronto Star reports. | READ MORE (RSS generated with FetchRss) Powered by WPeMatico

Nov. 10, 2017, Leamington, Ont. – A Leamington garage fire on Thursday night caused an estimated $220,000 in damage, according to the Leamington Fire Services. CBC News reports. | READ MORE (RSS generated with FetchRss) Powered by WPeMatico

Nov. 10, 2017, Toronto – Two people have pleaded guilty to fire code violations in connection with a fatal blaze at an unlicensed rooming house. The Toronto Star reports. | READ MORE (RSS generated with FetchRss) Powered by WPeMatico

Nov. 9, 2017, Woodbridge, Ont. – A two-alarm blaze ripped through a home that was under renovation in Woodbridge early Thursday morning, causing extensive damage. CBC News reports. | READ MORE (RSS generated with FetchRss) Powered by WPeMatico

Nov. 9, 2017, Windsor, Ont. – Fire crews rescued five residents and their pets from a smoke-filled apartment in Windsor Wednesday afternoon. CBC News reports. | READ MORE (RSS generated with FetchRss) Powered by WPeMatico

Nov. 9, 2017, Chilliwack, B.C. – The Chilliwack Fire Department has issued a warning to the public to dispose of fuel containers after two back-to-back outdoor fires in the city in less than three hours — including one which left a woman seriously burned. CBC News reports. | READ MORE (RSS generated with FetchRss) Powered […]

Nov. 8, 2017, Ottawa – Ottawa may have to spend as much as $13.3 million more each year on firefighters — without getting any new services — as a result of new provincial legislation meant to benefit low-income earners. The Ottawa Citizen reports. | READ MORE (RSS generated with FetchRss) Powered by WPeMatico

Nov. 8, 2017, Moncton, N.B. – At least 26 tenants —most of whom were students—were forced outside their Moncton apartment building after a fire broke out at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday. CBC News reports. | READ MORE (RSS generated with FetchRss) Powered by WPeMatico