One firefighter injured in house fire in Blind River

One firefighter injured in house fire in Blind River

A house fire in Blind River on Wednesday afternoon left one firefighter with minor injuries. Emergency crews were dispatched to a residence on the west end of Youngfox Road at about 4:48 p.m. The response involved 16 firefighters and five fire vehicles. Firefighters...
Truck carrying Styrofoam catches fire on Hwy. 17 near Kenora

Truck carrying Styrofoam catches fire on Hwy. 17 near Kenora

A stretch of Highway 17 near Kenora was temporarily closed Wednesday afternoon after a tractor-trailer caught fire. Ontario Provincial Police said they responded to reports of the blaze around 2:30 p.m. near Bee Lake. The truck driver managed to exit the vehicle...
No injuries reported following electrical fire in London apartment

No injuries reported following electrical fire in London apartment

An apartment building in Old East Village was evacuated Tuesday night after an electrical fire broke out. Firefighters responded to the building near Dundas Street and Hewitt Street around 9 p.m. after tenants noticed smoke and a strong burning odor. No injuries were...
Residents at Muskoka retirement residence safe after fire incident

Residents at Muskoka retirement residence safe after fire incident

Staff at a retirement residence in Muskoka quickly handled a small fire earlier this week, preventing it from spreading and keeping residents safe. The incident occurred Tuesday around 11 a.m. at Muskoka Traditions Retirement Home on Legacy Lane. According to the...