Fire News Headlines
Firefighting training regs dropped by province
The Ford government is scrapping mandatory firefighting training certification regulations that, under the Wynne government, were set to come into effect in 2019.
No criminal charges in Oshawa house fire that left 4 dead
No criminal charges will be laid in connection with an Oshawa house fire last January that left four people dead.
MPP looks to make a move on double-hatter firefighting issue
Despite some moves to protect the rights of full-time firefighters who also serve as volunteers – the so-called “double hatters” – more needs to be done, say Waterloo Region’s rural officials.
Espanola residence fire considered ‘suspicious’
A fire at an Espanola residence in the wee hours of Wednesday is being treated as a potential arson.
Thunder Bay Fire Rescue Issues Ticket for Failing to Records
THUNDER BAY – A Fort William Road business was issued a ticket from Thunder Bay Fire Rescue this week for failing to maintain extinguisher maintenance records.
1 dead in garage fire near Killaloe, Ont.
One person has died in a fire near Killaloe, Ont., police say.
Ontario Provincial Police officers were called to the fire on Mask Road in Killaloe, Hagarty and Richards township around 10:45 a.m. Wednesday.
5 charged in Oshawa house fire that killed 4 in January
Fire code violation charges have been laid against five people in connection with an Oshawa house fire in January that killed four people.
Aurora house fire caused by candle, fire marshal says cause accidental
A woman was taken to hospital for smoke inhalation following a small house fire in Aurora late last week.
Fire Safety Commission hears appeal of Halton Hills Fire Department orders on Rosetta Street pot grower
The Ontario Fire Safety Commission has been asked to weigh in on a number of fire safety orders placed on a medical marijuana grower at the old paper mill in Georgetown.