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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 thought to be careless smoking.

A massive fire consumed a pig barn in Quinte West, Ont., Tuesday, killing at least 1,300 animals. 

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 a replacement for Colin Shewell.

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.

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/clerk Bill White.

While you’re spending time with family and friends this Christmas, keep track of your cooking.

The Ontario Fire Marshal is investigating a house fire on Fleming Way in Shelburne.

The first female fire officer in Perth County has been honoured by her peers. Captain Barb Myers is this year’s recipient of the Perth East Fire Chief’s Commendation Award.

The Ontario Fire Marshal’s office is investigating an explosion near Guelph that put a man in hospital with severe burns on Sunday evening.

One person was airlifted to hospital in critical condition after a fire broke out just outside of Erin, Sunday evening. People in that area told Guelph Eramosa Fire officials that they heard what sounded like an explosion around 5 p.m.