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Three Orillia firefighters injured after truck T-boned

Three Orillia firefighters received minor injuries after their pumper was struck by a vehicle while they were responding to a crash Tuesday morning.

Roads reopen in Chinatown following four-alarm fire at commercial building

A major intersection in Chinatown has reopened following a four-alarm fire that broke out at a commercial building Wednesday morning.

Brantford fire department targets false alarms

False alarms are going to be costly for repeat callers.

Fire protection companies convicted for multiple fire code violations

The City of Toronto says fire safety companies tasked with conducting inspections at three properties in the city have been fined and put on probation for violations of the Ontario Fire Code.

One person dead after unexplained explosion demolishes house in Caledon, Ont.

CALEDON, Ont. — A man has died and dozens were forced from their homes after an explosion completely demolished a house in Caledon, Ont., on Sunday morning, officials said as they investigated the incident.

Fort Erie’s firefighters plunge into frigid water to prepare for ice emergencies

On a weekend when most people were busy preparing for Super Bowl Sunday festivities, Fort Erie’s firefighters gave up their time to plunge into icy cold water, so they know what to do if someone falls in.

Jet fuel cleanup along Highway 401 may take four weeks

PUSLINCH - It may take weeks to complete the cleanup of a jet fuel spill on Highway 401 in Puslinch. The spill may have long-term effects not only in the township, but in downstream municipalities such as the City of Cambridge.

Smoke alarms saved Scugog couple’s lives: Fire chief

A man has a broken ankle, but Scugog Fire Chief Mark Berney says it could’ve been worse after a house fire in Scugog.

Firefighters continue to battle Cache Bay blaze

West Nipissing firefighters continue to battle a blaze in Cache Bay that destroyed a two-storey home.

Hanover Firefighter Honoured

A Hanover firefighter is receiving special recognition. A special ceremony to mark the occasion was held at Hanover Council this week. Platoon Chief Jason Rahn is the proud recipient of the Fire Services Exemplary Service Medal.