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 […]
100 Mile House Free Press Thefts of firefighting equipment hinder efforts against BC wildfires100 Mile House Free Press“We’re asking people if they come across firefighting equipment to do the right thing and leave it alone.” The RCMP have had to now direct officers to investigate the cases, diverting support for firefighting efforts in the region, […]
Williams Lake Tribune Thefts of firefighting equipment hinder efforts against BC wildfiresWilliams Lake TribuneThe 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 […]
NewYorkUpstate.com 20-person, DEC firefighting team returns from Montana, second team dispatchedNewYorkUpstate.comHowever, there’s more firefighting to be done. Gov. Andrew Cuomo has dispatched a second 20-member firefighting crew to western states to continue battling wildfires in the region. “As we welcome home the brave men and women who have been battling …NY DEC firefighting crew returns from […]
Kelowna Capital News West Kelowna beefing up firefighting response – Kelowna Capital …Kelowna Capital NewsIn response to the persistent extreme fire danger in our area and across the province, West Kelowna Fire Rescue has announced it is putting in place …Adding more firefighters – West Kelowna News – Castanet.netCastanet.netall 7 news articles » Powered by WPeMatico
Aug. 8, 2017, Thunder Bay, Ont. – Officials in Thunder Bay, Ont., say a local resident lit his house on fire in an ill-advised effort to get rid of a wasp’s nest. Fire Chief John Hay says the resident opted to tackle the nest, which was on the ground near their home, by pouring gasoline […]
Aug. 8, 2017, Kamloops, B.C. – The BC Wildfire Service says since April 1, B.C. has seen 892 wildfires, which have burned more than 591,000 hectares. Chief Wildfire Information Officer Kevin Skrepnek told Global News that the area burned is now larger than the entire province of Prince Edward Island. By Sunday, 127 fires were […]
Aug. 8, 2017, Hamilton, Ont. – Emergency officials conducted two separate rope rescues after 15 people got stuck at waterfalls in the Hamilton, Ont., area on Monday. Hamilton Fire said a family of five people had to be rescued from the Chedoke Falls area. Emergency crews were also sent separately to assist 10 people who […]