Apr 6, 2026
A late-night fire at an abandoned house in Richmond Hill prompted evacuations in the surrounding area, though no injuries were reported. The blaze broke out on Yongehurst Road near Kersey Crescent on Sunday night. Due to heavy smoke, nearby homes were temporarily...
Apr 6, 2026
A significant fire in Hamilton’s Ottawa Street commercial area on Sunday caused heavy damage to a mixed-use building with both businesses and residential units. Fire crews were called to 211 Ottawa St. N. just before 3:30 p.m., where they encountered a large blaze at...
Apr 4, 2026
A fire at a London & Middlesex Community Housing high-rise apartment building on Simcoe Street led to the evacuation of an entire floor and sent nine people to hospital. Emergency crews were called around 6:30 a.m. Saturday after a blaze broke out on the sixth...
Apr 2, 2026
Gabby Hammond’s bedroom in Stittsville was left unrecognizable after a fire broke out in her family’s home in March, caused by a portable charger that ignited due to a lithium-ion battery. Gabby, who was sleeping at the time, heard a popping sound and noticed her arm...
Mar 31, 2026
A fatal house fire in North York early Tuesday morning has claimed the lives of two elderly residents. Fire crews were called to a home near Madonna Gardens and Anthia Drive at about 4 a.m., where they found the occupants—a man and a woman—inside the residence....
