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As some Parry Sound 33 evacuees head home, hundreds still wait in frustration

Residents of Henvey Inlet First Nation are finally allowed back home after evacuation orders were lifted Wednesday.

Nearly 20 fire permit suspensions handed out since July

Sault Ste. Marie Fire Services says that the fire ban imposed by the Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR) is still in effect in the municipality of Sault Ste. Marie until it hears anything different.   

Canadian Firefighters Provided Leave For Stressful Calls

After a deadly wreck involving a drunk driver, Vaughan Fire Rescue Service responders in Ontario are being provided with time to unwind after traumatic responses.

Henvey Inlet evacuees head home as containment of Parry Sound 33 'almost complete'

Over 190 people from Henvey Inlet First Nation will return to their homes today, some two weeks after they were evacuated from their homes due to wildfires near the Georgian Bay community in northeastern Ontario. 

Junior Fire Fighter Obstacle Course Coming To Saugeen Shores

Kids in Saugeen Shores can now compete in their own Junior Firefighter Challenge.

Ex-Lappe fire chief makes presentation at international conference

THUNDER BAY — The recently-retired chief of a rural fire service near Thunder Bay has been invited to share some of the knowledge he gained on the job with fire chiefs from across North America.

Flooding from storm turns Toronto streets into rivers

The effects of heavy rain that drenched the city overnight are still being felt Wednesday morning. There is no subway service on Line 1 between Finch West and Wilson stations due to flooding. Shuttle buses are currently running.

Fire Safety Award Winners

Georgian Bay Fire & Safety along with Boston Pizza Owen Sound are winners of the 2018 Fire Marshal's Fire Safety Awards.

Stouffville fire department gets a boost from Enbridge's Project Assist

Enbridge Gas Distribution is partnering with the Fire Marshal’s Public Fire Safety Council to help Whitchurch-Stouffville Fire and Emergency Services purchase firefighting training materials.

Ontario forest fires: B.C. crews pull back as firefighters make 'excellent progress'

Crews are making steady progress against a massive forest fire south of Sudbury, Ont., but the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry said the situation won't be considered under control until the blaze is completely surrounded by fire crews.