A fire that broke out in the city’s industrial area Friday morning has left three businesses with heavy smoke damage. Firefighters responded to the blaze at 100 Jameson Dr., off Fisher Drive, at about 5 a.m. It happened at Andritz Hydro, which is located in the same complex as FedEx and Measure Max. … Continue Reading »
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Vaughan, ON, Canada – Suspicious overnight fire at bakery is kept from spreading by sprinkler system
A bakery in Vaughan was heavily damaged in what appears to be a “suspicious” fire overnight. York Regional Police say there are circumstances around the fire that require further investigation. “It’s being considered suspicious and further investigation is required to determine the cause,” a YRP duty inspector said. … Continue Reading »
Alliston, ON, Canada – Sprinkler system helps extinguish intentionally-set fire at Walmart
Barrie, ON, Canada – Fire at UPS facility extinguished by single sprinkler
Kitchener, ON, Canada – Sprinklers extinguish fire at Colt Canada firearms manufacturing plant; No injuries
Barrie, ON, Canada – Sprinkler system assists firefighters in controlling nursing home fire
Barrie Fire says Barrie Police and the Ontario Fire Marshal are investigating a fire at Woods Park Care Centre. Firefighters, police and paramedics were called to the retirement and long-term care facility on Lillian Cres. around 7 p.m. Wednesday evening. The fire started in a resident’s room on the third floor.… Continue Reading »
Hamilton, ON, Canada – Fire at city recycling center extinguished by sprinkler system
Burlington, ON, Canada – Sprinkler system activates in apartment blaze caused by unattended candle
An apartment fire last weekend caused $10,000 damage but no injuries. The incident occurred on Sunday, Jan. 29 around 9:20 p.m. at 982 Falcon Blvd., south of Plains Road about halfway between King Road and Shadeland Avenue, in Aldershot. When firefighters arrived there was no obvious sign of fire. … Continue Reading »
Mississippi Mills, ON, Canada – Forklift fire at hardware store contained with help from sprinkler system
Mississippi Mills Fire Department responded to a fire at 476 Ottawa Street Monday January 16 at approximately 8:08 a.m. Upon arrival fire crews found a forklift on fire along with some building supplies. The operator of the forklift was taken to Almonte Hospital with minor burns and to be assessed.… Continue Reading »
