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
Aug. 9, 2017, Annacis Island, B.C. – A massive fire that destroyed an industrial building and damaged two others on Annacis Island is finally out, more than 20 hours after it started Monday afternoon. CTV News reports. | READ MORE (RSS generated with FetchRss) Powered by WPeMatico
The Guardian Firefighting foam blood test should be given to Katherine residents, mayor saysThe GuardianThe Northern Territory government and the Katherine mayor have called for locals to be given the same blood testing and support provided to other communities impacted by Defence’s firefighting foam contamination scandal. Drinking water in the town of …and more » Powered by […]
Nelson Star Thefts of firefighting equipment hinder efforts against BC wildfiresNelson StarThe RCMP have had to now direct officers to investigate the cases, diverting support for firefighting efforts in the region, Roberts added. Meanwhile, Skrepnek said with resources already spread so thin this season, the thefts are one more barrier …27 New Wildfires in Northwestern […]