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July 31, 2019
City requests changes to provincial legislation to address fire safety during the construction of tall wood buildings
City of Oshawa News Release
Oshawa City Council is requesting that the Province of Ontario change legislation for...
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July 31, 2019
London and fire fighters ratify new collective agreement
CBC
The City of London and the London Professional Fire Fighters Association (LPFFA) have ratified a collective agreement for the next five years.
"We are pleased to reach...
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July 31, 2019
Woman dies following fatal apartment fire in Bradford: police
Global
A 72-year-old woman has died following a fatal apartment fire in Bradford that took place Tuesday evening, police say.
At about 8:15 p.m., South Simcoe police...
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July 30, 2019
Amherstburg invests in emergency services on Boblo Island
CTV
The Town of Amherstburg is investing in added emergency services to enhance response times on Boblo Island.
A service gap was identified in the winter of 2017 when the...
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July 30, 2019
Firefighters battled massive blaze at landfill on Christian Island
CTV
Firefighters spent hours battling a massive, stubborn blaze at a landfill on Christian Island that broke out on Sunday.
Crews spent all night fighting the flames...
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July 30, 2019
Stoney Creek home destroyed by early morning fire
CHCH
A home in Stoney Creek has suffered extensive damage after a fire broke out Tuesday morning.
Crews were called to a kitchen fire in a house at 658 Highway 8 around 7:12 a.m.
The...
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July 30, 2019
Woman in critical condition after apartment fire in Bradford
BarrieToday.com
Bradford firefighters were called to a blaze at an apartment building at 33 Centre St., at around 8:15 p.m., Tuesday night.
One woman was...
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July 29, 2019
Biggest compliment for firefighter: 'You saved my life'
Simcoe Reformer
Dave Thomson has a vivid memory from his career as a volunteer firefighter with Fire Station No. 3 in Waterford.
“As a captain, I was in on a...
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July 29, 2019
NO OPEN FIRES: Burn ban declared due to dry conditions
Ottawa Sun
As of Monday, a ban on all open burning is in effect for the entire City of Ottawa to prevent sparking out-of-control fires in tinder-dry conditions.
Any permits for...
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July 26, 2019
Grace United Church struck by lightning twice, and second bolt caused the fire
Sudbury.com
Grace United Church was struck by lightning not just once but twice on Wednesday, and that second bolt of lightning is likely what caused a...
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