A home on the outskirts of Osoyoos was destroyed by a grass fire Thursday. Osoyoos RCMP Sgt. Jason Bayda says the fire, at a home […]
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Historic Saint-Ours Church Devastated by Massive Blaze
A major fire engulfed a heritage church in Saint-Ours, in Montérégie, on Thursday evening. The town said in a Facebook post that the fire was […]
Community in Crisis: Surrey Residents Scramble to Rebuild Lives After Devastating Apartment Blaze
Dripping garbage bags of clothes — that’s nearly everything Nancy Zhang has to remember her old home by. “I’m happy I was able to get […]
Fire Ignited by Lawn Mower Engulfs Osoyoos Home in Flames
A home on the outskirts of Osoyoos was destroyed by a grass fire Thursday, Mounties say. It’s believed it started from a spark from a […]
Firefighter Injured as Quick Response Tames Gastown Blaze
A Gastown pub and single room occupancy (SRO) hotel was the scene of a two-alarm fire that broke out Thursday afternoon. Approximately 50 firefighters were […]
Firefighters Battle Fierce Blaze in Coquitlam Mountain Cabin
Firefighters are on scene battling a structure fire on Burke Mountain northeast of Coquitlam Wednesday. Coquitlam Fire Chief Scott Young says smoke, appearing to come […]
Catastrophic Blaze Sweeps Through Chilliwack, Devouring Businesses and Homes
Every firehall in Chilliwack was involved in fighting a destructive blaze in the centre of the city Wednesday morning. A statement from the fire department […]
“Alert: Rexdale Elementary School Evacuated After Sudden Kitchen Blaze Erupts”
An elementary school in Rexdale has been evacuated due a fire in the kitchen at the school. Emergency services were called to St. Andrew Catholic […]
“Urgent Alert: Coastal Fire Centre Bans All Campfires Effective Thursday!”
Starting Thursday, July 17, 12 p.m., no more campfires are allowed in the Coastal Fire Centre. The BC Wildfire Service issued a category one open […]
“Tragedy Strikes Scarborough Community Farm: Fire Destroys Feed, Vehicles Vandalized”
Staff and volunteers with Feed Scarborough, a non-profit focused on addressing food insecurity in the east end of Toronto, are looking to rebuild their community […]