Aug. 11, 2017, Williams Lake, B.C. – A mix of dry conditions and forecast lightning has officials in British Columbia considering closing access to a vast section of its backcountry to mitigate the wildfire risk. Restrictions on access to all Crown land in the Cariboo fire centre would go into effect at noon on Friday […]
Aug. 11, 2017, Welland, Ont. – Firefighters were called to an auto body shop in Welland Thursday evening after a blaze broke out, causing heavy smoke in the area. Niagara This Week reports. | READ MORE (RSS generated with FetchRss) Powered by WPeMatico
Aug. 11, 2017, Warwick Township, Ont. – Around 4,000 pigs are dead after a barn fire in Watford, Warwick Township, on Wednesday night. Fire chief Rick Sitlington said the large barn was “fully engulfed” when firefighters arrived at the farm. CBC News reports. | READ MORE (RSS generated with FetchRss) Powered by WPeMatico
Aug. 11, 2017, Caledon, Ont. – A 23-year-old man who was severely injured when a house exploded and then burst into flames in Caledon on Wednesday afternoon has now been charged with arson. CP24 News reports. | READ MORE (RSS generated with FetchRss) Powered by WPeMatico
Aug. 11, 2017, Bissett, Man. – The only grocery store in a small northeastern Manitoba community has been destroyed by a fire. (RSS generated with FetchRss) Powered by WPeMatico
The Register/Advertiser Firefighting couple turning heads with Phoenix LeatherThe Register/AdvertiserPORT WILLIAMS – Adam Griffin’s pursuit of a new radio strap to complement his firefighting gear has led to a lot more than he originally anticipated. Advertisement. After shopping around and learning that it would cost at least $200 for the strap he … Powered by […]
The Guardian Firefighting foam blood test should be given to Katherine residents …The GuardianNT health minister Natasha Fyles: ‘We feel that our community should be on an equal footing to those in other parts of Australia.’ Photograph: Lucy Hughes …and more » Powered by WPeMatico
Aug. 10, 2017, Abbotsford, B.C. – Roads in and out of Abbotsford were snarled Wednesday evening after a large fire broke out at a mill on the west side of the city. The Province reports. | READ MORE (RSS generated with FetchRss) Powered by WPeMatico
Aug. 9, 2017, Debec, N.B. – A fire late Tuesday afternoon destroyed a poultry barn just outside Debec in Carleton County. Chief Greg Williams of the Debec Fire Department said the call came in around 4:00 p.m. CBC News reports. | READ MORE (RSS generated with FetchRss) Powered by WPeMatico
Aug. 9, 2017, Osoyoos, B.C. – Crews are in the mop-up stage following a large grass fire that broke out overnight Monday off Highway 3 east of Osoyoos. Global News reports. | READ MORE (RSS generated with FetchRss) Powered by WPeMatico