Aug. 29, 2017, Hamilton, Ont. – Provincial data shows firefighters in Hamilton are filing work-related cancer claims at twice the Ontario-wide rate. CBC News reports. | READ MORE (RSS generated with FetchRss) Powered by WPeMatico
Aug. 29, 2017, Brighton, Ont. – The Office of the Ontario Fire Marshal has been called in to investigate a fire that caused extensive damage to the Presqu’ile Beach Motel late Sunday night. Emergency services were called to the motel in the west end of Brighton shortly after 11 p.m. Northumberland Today reports. | READ […]
Aug. 29, 2017, Prince George, B.C. – A fire sparked four days ago at a wood pellet plant in Prince George is expected to burn for the rest of the week. CBC News reports. | READ MORE (RSS generated with FetchRss) Powered by WPeMatico
Rising temperatures expected to make firefighting more challenging …Yakima Herald-RepublicTemperatures are expected to climb and humidity to decrease in the next few days, making efforts to fight the Jolly Mountain and Norse Peak fires more …and more » Powered by WPeMatico
Firefighting gear stolen from Stevens County volunteerKHQ Right NowA Facebook post from the district says quite a bit of firefighting gear was taken including, a red wildland pack, a fire shelter, wildland gloves, and a Crescent tool kit. A backpack with various chainsaw accessories (chaps, leather beltsaw wedges …and more » Powered by WPeMatico
Aug. 28, 2017, Regina – Public Safety Minister Ralph Goodale announced Firefighters’ National Memorial Day in Regina on Friday. The day will serve as a tribute to public safety officers who have died in the line of duty and will fall on the second Sunday of September each year. CBC News reports. | READ MORE […]
Aug. 28, 2017, Clarington, Ont. – More than 20 hours after it started, Clarington firefighters continue to fight hot spots from a large fire at the Courtice Waste Management facility. Durhamregion.com reports. | READ MORE (RSS generated with FetchRss) Powered by WPeMatico
Aug. 28, 2017, Tramping Lake, Sask. – An elevator in Tramping Lake burned down Saturday. Kerrobert fire and rescue responded to the fire at around 1:00 p.m. The department said they had the fire under control by 8:00 p.m., and were assisted by the Unity and Wilkie fire departments. CBC News reports. | READ MORE […]
Aug. 28, 2017, Brampton, Ont. – An “intentionally set” fire at a Brampton high-rise apartment building early Saturday morning sent seven people to hospital with smoke inhalation and displaced about 25 residents, officials say. CBC News reports. | READ MORE (RSS generated with FetchRss) Powered by WPeMatico
Aug. 28, 2017, Montreal – Montreal police are seeking as many as two suspects responsible for a fire in a Dorval warehouse Sunday night. (RSS generated with FetchRss) Powered by WPeMatico