Fire News Headlines

A former fire chief in Ottawa and Waterloo will now run the fire department in Meaford. Council passed a motion on Monday to appoint John deHooge as the Municipality's new interim fire chief.

UXBRIDGE — The Uxbridge Fire Department is reminding residents to get all fuel-burning appliances inspected annually to prevent carbon monoxide leaks.

An online campaign has been launched to help two Renfrew residents who suffered serious burns in a late morning house fire apparently related to a natural gas explosion on Mary Street Oct. 30.

WELLINGTON NORTH - A fast-moving fire and high winds left firefighters helpless to save a large barn - and over 270 animals inside - near Mount Forest on Tuesday.

London firefighters are going door-to-door this week, checking on families to make sure they have working smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. 

PALMERSTON — When an emergency such as a fire or flood happens, it's instinct to retreat to a safe spot.

A weekend garage fire in Hamilton Township is being treated as suspicious.

A proposal to replace the vehicle driven by Carleton Place Fire Chief Pascal Meunier two years ahead of schedule has been doused by council.

Their hearts were in the battle. That from Bracebridge Fire Department Deputy Chief Jared Cayley today who provided Country 102 with the breakdown of yesterday’s blaze at Rich Hill Candles on Robert Dollar Drive.

THUNDER BAY - A woman sent to hospital following a fire at a north side home on the weekend has died, say Thunder Bay Fire Rescue.