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Investigation underway into cause of deadly Kitchener house explosion
Testing is underway at the site of the house explosion in Kitchener, but fire officials say that we may not have answers as to the cause until this weekend.
Woman dead, man airlifted to hospital after house explosion in south Kitchener
A woman is dead and a man has been airlifted to hospital after a house explosion in Kitchener, Ont.
Toronto fire chief says 6-alarm high-rise blaze extinguished, up to 1,500 people displaced
Toronto Fire Chief Matthew Pegg says a six-alarm fire at a high-rise building in the St. James Town neighbourhood has been extinguished several hours after it broke out, leaving up to 1,500 people displaced.
Puslinch Fire and Rescue Services Media Release - Dry Fire Hydrant Identification
PUSLINCH – All of the 100 Dry (Non-Pressurized) Hy
Northern fire update Monday, August 20
Monday afternoon the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry issued an update on the fores fire situation.
Timmins campus designated as fire college training centre
Northern College has entered into a partnership with the Ontario Fire College (OFC) to become a Regional Training Centre (RTC) for fire and emergency services.
New Wainfleet fire Chief Morgan Alcock pledges open-door approach
New Wainfleet fire Chief Morgan Alcock is pledging he’ll implement an open-door policy for council members, township staff and members of the public.
'Slow improvement' expected in northwestern Ontario air quality, weather forecasters say
Environment Canada says, despite continuing air quality advisories in northwestern Ontario Sunday, relief from the smoky conditions in western portions of the region could be on the way.
MPP: Arthur Tim Hortons’ fire illustrates need for legislation
QUEEN’S PARK - Perth-Wellington MPP Randy Pettapiece believes that although there was no loss of life in a July 21 fire at Tim Hortons in Arthur, the outcome could have been far worse.
Fire code charges pending following recent blaze
Charges are pending against a Woodstock homeowner following a structure fire where it was determined their smoke and carbon monoxide alarms did not meet Ontario fire code requirements.