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450 animals die in Wellesley barn blaze: fire officials
April 30, 2019
450 animals die in Wellesley barn blaze: fire officials CBC News   A barn fire caused an estimated $650,000 in damages, including the loss of a "large number of livestock," in Wellesley Monday evening, police say.  ... Read more >
Extensive damage following Napanee business fire
April 30, 2019
Extensive damage following Napanee business fire Quinte News   Fire officials are continuing to investigate a fire that caused extensive damage to a Napanee business on Monday afternoon.   Napanee Deputy Fire Chief Bill... Read more >
Fire Marshal's Office confirms one person dead in Balsam Lake Drive fire
April 30, 2019
Fire Marshal's Office confirms one person dead in Balsam Lake Drive fire MyKawartha.com   An investigator with the Ontario Fire Marshal's Office has confirmed one person was found dead after a fire at a Balsam Lake Drive... Read more >
Flood safety urged as Lake Nipissing level rises
April 30, 2019
Flood safety urged as Lake Nipissing level rises North Bay Nugget   North Bay’s deputy fire chief is urging residents to “be smart” and take necessary precautions as the city prepares for rising water levels on Lake... Read more >
Orillia fire chief retires after 33 years of service
April 30, 2019
Orillia fire chief retires after 33 years of service CTV News Barrie   Orillia Fire Chief Ralph Dominelli is retiring after 33 years of service. Chief Dominelli began his career as a volunteer firefighter with the City of Orillia in... Read more >
Gas leak at local childcare centre
April 29, 2019
Gas leak at local childcare centre Seaway News   CORNWALL, Ontario – No one was injured on Monday, April 29 when a natural gas leak occurred at Heart of the Family childcare centre on 137 Eighth St. West. “Luckily, by... Read more >
Hundreds of cows, pigs perish in barn fire on Lobsinger Line
April 29, 2019
Hundreds of cows, pigs perish in barn fire on Lobsinger Line CTV News   Firefighters were called to a farm in Wellesley Township for reports of a fully-involved barn fire. The call came in just before 6 p.m. on Monday to the barn on... Read more >
Case to spend $1 million on firefighter safety in council’s hands
April 28, 2019
Case to spend $1 million on firefighter safety in council’s hands County Live   When a building bursts into flames, the average person’s job is to get out – quickly and safely. The job of Prince Edward County’s... Read more >
4 fishermen rescued after paddleboat swamped by waves on Lake Scugog
April 27, 2019
4 fishermen rescued after paddleboat swamped by waves on Lake Scugog DurhamRegion.com   CAESAREA — One man was treated for hypothermia after Scugog firefighters rescued four fishermen whose paddleboat became overwhelmed by waves... Read more >
Chief shares aspects of volunteer fire department
April 26, 2019
Chief shares aspects of volunteer fire department The Post   A dozen residents took advantage of meeting Hanover Fire Department (HFD) chief Jeff Dentinger on April 11 at the Hanover Public Library to ask questions and receive fire... Read more >