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1 month, 3 fires, 4 deaths: Thunder Bay fire chief speaks out about need for smoke detectors
The fire chief in Thunder Bay is speaking out about the need for smoke detectors following the deaths of four people in three fatal house fires, in less than a month in the northwestern Ontario city, which until October had not had a fatal fire si
Cornwall hiring deputy fire chief
CORNWALL – The City of Cornwall is looking for its next deputy fire chief.
Fire deaths largely result of irresponsible behaviours: Fire Chief
THUNDER BAY – Fire Chief John Hay says he’s blaming irresponsible actions in part for a spate of recent fire-related deaths in the Thunder Bay area.
Thunder Bay Fire Chief Concerned Over Recent Fire Deaths
THUNDER BAY – NEWS – “There should no longer be any excuse for not having working smoke alarms,” said Fire Chief John Hay.
MPP, local leaders discuss firefighter double-hatter issue
What can be done to further protect full-time firefighters who want to also serve as volunteers?
Damage estimate boosted at six-unit Argyle Road fire
The investigation into a Walkerville area fire isn't even over yet, but Windsor fire officials are boosting the damage estimate from a weekend blaze.
Tenant charged with arson, man rescued after Hamilton fire
A man has been charged with arson following a fire at an apartment building in central Hamilton.
No injuries in Sarnia house fire
Sarnia Fire Rescue Services says the cause of a weekend house fire is undetermined.
Fire crews battle $1.2M blaze that rips through six-unit Walkerville row house
Firefighters arrived at the scene in the 1200 block of Argyle Road, just north of Ottawa Street, shortly before 6 a.m. The blaze spread rapidly to neighbouring units after flames reached a shared attic.
Fire chief working on emergency access plan to Dain City
Welland Fire and Emergency Services is working closely with both Trillium Railway and St. Lawrence Seaway Management Corp. to ensure access to Dain City in the event of an emergency, says Chief Brian Kennedy.