BBC News Grenfell Tower fire: ‘Urgent review’ of firefighting resources requestedBBC NewsLondon’s mayor Sadiq Khan has asked the London Fire Brigade for an urgent review into its resources following the Grenfell Tower fire last month. It comes after BBC Newsnight queried why a 61m (200ft) high ladder – or aerial – had to be transported […]
Campbell River Mirror City of Campbell River offering community the chance to try out firefightingCampbell River Mirror“We have had a number of people inquire about auxiliary firefighting positions throughout the year, and we’re welcoming anyone who’s interested to join us for this information session.” To be considered for an auxiliary firefighter position, submit a … […]
July 7, 2017, Burnaby, B.C. – Over 300 BC Hydro customers in Burnaby spent the night without power after a fire Thursday. CBC News reports. | READ MORE (RSS generated with FetchRss) Powered by WPeMatico
July 7, 2017, Amherstburg, Ont. – Amherstburg firefighters were busy battling two separate blazes Thursday evening. CBC News reports. | READ MORE (RSS generated with FetchRss) Powered by WPeMatico
July 7, 2017, Sarnia, Ont. – A firefighter was taken to hospital after fire crews responded to a blaze in the galley of a large motor vessel that was docked in Sarnia Thursday afternoon. Blackburn News reports. | READ MORE (RSS generated with FetchRss) Powered by WPeMatico
July 7, 2017, 100 Mile House, B.C. – A wildfire in British Columbia’s Cariboo region has scorched more than 12 square kilometres of bush near 100 Mile House, B.C. The BC Wildfire Service says heavy smoke makes it difficult to determine the exact size of the fire, but it has grown exponentially since being reported […]
July 7, 2017, Sarnia, Ont. – Sexual abuse charges involving allegations against former Sarnia fire chief Patrick Cayen when he was a youth were withdrawn Thursday. Pursuit of the charges was not in the interest of justice, according to the assistant Crown attorney James Boonstra. An appeal count decision overturned Cayen’s 2015 convictions on 33 […]
Globalnews.ca Kaleden man thankful house saved by firefighting effortsGlobalnews.caRay Warnock surveyed the damage to his ’96 Land Rover and the parts of his property covered in red fire retardant Thursday, but remains in awe that the Kaleden wildfire spared his house Tuesday night. “Fortunately, the fire seemed to jump the house,” …and more » Powered by WPeMatico
July 6, 2017, Kamloops, B.C. – An out-of-control wildfire has sparked in the Cherry Creek area west of Kamloops, B.C. (RSS generated with FetchRss) Powered by WPeMatico
July 6, 2017, Kaleden, B.C. – The Kaleden wildfire south of Penticton is holding at 6.5 hectares and officials do not expect it to spread. Global News reports. | READ MORE (RSS generated with FetchRss) Powered by WPeMatico