July 21, 2017, Wellington City, Ont. – Three suspicious fires in Guelph-Eramosa and Erin kept firefighters busy Thursday morning. The three blazes, located within 10 kilometers of each other, are being treated as suspicious. The Wellington Advertiser reports. | READ MORE (RSS generated with FetchRss) Powered by WPeMatico
July 21, 2017, Winnipeg – A fire Thursday evening caused major damage to a suite in a Winnipeg apartment block and forced several residents from their homes. CBC News reports. | READ MORE (RSS generated with FetchRss) Powered by WPeMatico
The Japan Times Firefighting planes keep flames away from Dubrovnik resort but …The Japan TimesFirefighting planes helped bring a fresh blaze near Croatia’s Adriatic resort of Dubrovnik under control Thursday, but scores of emergency personnel remain.and more » Powered by WPeMatico
July 20, 2017, McLeese Lake, B.C. – Over the last two weeks, Fort McMurray has been sending pickup trucks and tractor trailers filled with food, water and hygiene products to wildfire victims in British Columbia. But some of the volunteers have also been sending gear for volunteer firefighters who say they don’t have enough equipment […]
July 20, 2017, Sudbury, Ont. – About 100 northern Ontario firefighters headed west on Wednesday to help fight wildfires that are ravaging parts of B.C.’s Interior. Crews left Sudbury, Ont., on Wednesday afternoon in a chartered aircraft and were expected to pick up crews in Dryden, Ont. CBC News reports. | READ MORE (RSS generated […]
July 20, 2017, Williams Lake, B.C. – Mounties have arrested a suspect and seized several guns after a B.C. firefighter’s life was threatened in Williams Lake. The firefighter was working on Springfield Road when a group of men, who appeared to be agitated over back burning in the area, approached him on Monday. CTV News […]
July 20, 2017, Surrey, B.C. – Four people have been displaced after a kitchen fire spread through a townhouse in Surrey Wednesday night. CBC News reports. | READ MORE (RSS generated with FetchRss) Powered by WPeMatico
July 20, 2017, Medicine Hat, Alta. – One home was destroyed and two others suffered extensive damage following an explosion and fire in Medicine Hat, Alta. (RSS generated with FetchRss) Powered by WPeMatico
Chilliwack Progress Aussie firefighting experts arriving in Chilliwack ThursdayChilliwack ProgressBC Wildfire Service has indicated the Australian officers and technicians will be lending expertise in firefighting logistics, gear, and technology to the ongoing efforts. There are an estimated 140 fires still burning, according to the wildfire …and more » Powered by WPeMatico
Yukon News Yukon sending money, firefighting equipment to wildfire-stricken …Yukon NewsThe Yukon is sending money and firefighting equipment down to British Columbia to aid the province in its fight against wildfires raging across the Interior.and more » Powered by WPeMatico