July 14, 2020
The spark that didn't catch: Windsor city council turns down fire pit pilot
CBC
As complaints over backyard fires spike, Windsor city council turned down a pilot project and city bylaw that would more closely regulate outdoor...
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July 14, 2020
Thorold fire being investigated as possible arson
The Standard
Niagara Regional Police and the Ontario Fire Marshal’s office are investigating, after a fire caused extensive damage to a home in rural Thorold, Sunday morning....
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July 14, 2020
Three words to save a life
The Oshawa Express
With just three words, firefighters in Oshawa can now locate those in distress much quicker.
The what3words app allows firefighters to precisely pin down where a person is located in an...
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July 13, 2020
House explodes near Point Pelee in Leamington
CBC
Leamington Fire officials say a house exploded on Marentette Beach on Sunday.
At about 5:40 p.m., OPP, EMS and Leamington fire responded to a blaze on Marentette Beach Road...
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July 13, 2020
London fire officials probe damaging blaze at vacant Richmond St. home
London Free Press
London fire inspectors are investigating a Monday morning fire that severely damaged a vacant home near the Western University gates on Richmond...
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July 11, 2020
Flood in Napanee nursing home spares living spaces
The Expositor
A flood in the basement of a Greater Napanee nursing home on Saturday morning didn’t affect residents of the facility.
More than 1.2 metres of water was...
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July 10, 2020
Fireworks over fireworks: Fire chief clears the air on issue
BarrieToday.com
This past Sunday, the floating dock in front of the Barrie Rowing Club (BRC) and the Barrie Canoe and Kayak Club (BCKC) was damaged when someone stuck ...
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July 9, 2020
Cause of city fire 'undetermined,' fundraiser helping family
The Sun Times
The cause of Wednesday’s house fire in Owen Sound is “undetermined,” Owen Sound Fire Chief Doug Barfoot said.
He wouldn’t...
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July 9, 2020
Family pet dies in Midland house fire
CTV
BARRIE, ONT. -- A pet dog has died in a house fire in Midland on Thursday afternoon.
The extreme heat made battling the flames a challenge for crews at the Sixth Street residence.
"This...
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July 9, 2020
Fire ban in place for Guelph/Eramosa Township
GuelphToday.com
NEWS RELEASE
TOWNSHIP OF GUELPH/ERAMOSA
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Effective Monday July 6, 2020, the Township of Guelph/Eramosa Fire Chief has declared an open-air...
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