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Barn fire kills 1,300 pigs in eastern Ontario
December 11, 2018
Barn fire kills 1,300 pigs in eastern Ontario CBC News A massive fire consumed a pig barn in Quinte West, Ont., Tuesday, killing at least 1,300 animals.  The community's fire Chief John Whelan said they got the call around 1 p.m. and... Read more >
Clearview sets process to hire next fire chief
December 11, 2018
Clearview sets process to hire next fire chief Simcoe.com Clearview Township will be going to the pros to find its next fire chief. At its first business meeting, councillors voted in favour of hiring a recruitment consultant to assist in finding... Read more >
Man dies from injuries sustained in Delhi fire
December 11, 2018
Man dies from injuries sustained in Delhi fire Simcoe Reformer A Delhi senior hurt in an explosion and fire on Crysler Street Nov. 30 has succumbed to his injuries. Robert Weirmier, 76, was in the home at 162 Crysler Street when the incident... Read more >
Overnight fire at Trenton plaza deemed as suspicious, OPP says
December 11, 2018
Overnight fire at Trenton plaza deemed as suspicious, OPP says Global News The OPP has now deemed a fire that tore through a Trenton strip mall Tuesday morning suspicious. Firefighters were called out to the blaze around 2:30 a.m. and found the... Read more >
Tecumseh home had no working smoke alarms, fire sends two to hospital
December 11, 2018
Tecumseh home had no working smoke alarms, fire sends two to hospital CBC News The Ontario Fire Marshall is investigating after a mattress fire in Tecumseh sent a husband and wife to hospital. Tecumseh fire officials say the cause of the fire is... Read more >
Fire Safety for the holidays
December 9, 2018
Fire Safety for the holidays CHCH We are getting closer to the Christmas holiday. While it is a time we enjoy with our families, fire fighters say the season can be dangerous for house fires.   Careless smoking remains the leading... Read more >
Town of Minto names fire chief acting CAO, treasurer acting clerk
December 6, 2018
Town of Minto names fire chief acting CAO, treasurer acting clerk SouthWesternOntario.ca TOWN OF MINTO — Town of Minto council has named an acting chief administrative officer and acting clerk due to the upcoming retirement of current CAO/... Read more >
Cook Smart to Avoid Kitchen Fires This Holiday Season: Fire Officials
December 4, 2018
Cook Smart to Avoid Kitchen Fires This Holiday Season: Fire Officials My Muskoka Now While you’re spending time with family and friends this Christmas, keep track of your cooking. The Gravenhurst Fire Department says careless cooking is the... Read more >
Ontario Fire Marshal investigating Shelburne house fire that sent four occupants to hospital
December 4, 2018
Ontario Fire Marshal investigating Shelburne house fire that sent four occupants to hospital Orangeville.com The Ontario Fire Marshal is investigating a house fire on Fleming Way in Shelburne. The Shelburne and District Fire Department responded... Read more >
Man airlifted with severe burns after explosion near Guelph
December 3, 2018
Man airlifted with severe burns after explosion near Guelph Global News The Ontario Fire Marshal’s office is investigating an explosion near Guelph that put a man in hospital with severe burns on Sunday evening. The blast happened in a... Read more >