Tag Archives: Ontario

Manufacturing, Manufacturing Plant

Tecumseh, ON, Canada – Sprinkler system puts out fire caused by piece of machinery

December 3, 2019 viking210 Leave a comment

An industrial building in Tecumseh had to be evacuated after a piece of machinery caught fire.

The Tecumseh fire department reported the blaze at 5245 Burke St. shortly before … Continue Reading ››… Continue Reading »

Apartment Building, Residential

Ottawa, ON, Canada – Kitchen fire in empty apartment unit extinguished by fire sprinkler

November 23, 2019 viking210 Leave a comment

The sprinkler system quickly doused a fire at the Minto Suite Hotel Friday morning after a night that kept firefighters busy with two east-end house fires including one that sent three people … Continue Reading ››… Continue Reading »

Residential, Townhouse / Condominium

Guelph, ON, Canada – Sprinkler system stops fire from spreading after 3D printer catches on fire at condo

October 11, 2019 viking210 2 Comments

A 3D printer caused a fire at a Guelph condo building, leading to water damage for several units and displacing tenants, according to the Guelph Fire Department.

Police got … Continue Reading ››… Continue Reading »

Apartment Building, Residential

Sarnia, ON, Canada – Apartment fire quickly extinguished by sprinkler system

March 18, 2019 viking210 Leave a comment

Two separate high-rise apartment fires kept firefighters busy on Tuesday.

Sarnia Fire and Rescue Services said just after 11 a.m., a stove caused a fire in a unit … Continue Reading ››… Continue Reading »

Manufacturing, Manufacturing Plant

Hawkesbury, ON, Canada – Fire at thermoplastics manufacturing plant contained with help from sprinkler system

March 7, 2019 viking210 Leave a comment

There was a minor fire at the Prémoulé thermoplastics plant on Tessier Street in Hawkesbury last Friday evening. According to the Hawkesbury Fire Department, the call arrived at 9:14 p.m. and the … Continue Reading ››… Continue Reading »

Athletic Club/Sports Facility, Other Business

Port Hope, ON, Canada – Sprinkler system contains fire at sports complex to area of origin

February 14, 2019 viking210 Leave a comment

The investigation into the cause of a “minor fire” in one of the family change rooms at the Jack Burger Sports Complex is continuing, as is clean-up following the fire. “Investigation … Continue Reading ››… Continue Reading »

Apartment Building, Residential

Peterborough, ON, Canada – Third floor apartment fire extinguished with help from sprinkler system

February 9, 2019 viking210 Leave a comment

Two people were displaced, following a fire on Anson Street last night.

Fire crews responded to reports of a fire at the apartment complex just before 930pm.

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Nursing Home/Senior Living, Residential

St. Thomas, ON, Canada – Sprinkler system helps control nursing home fire

February 2, 2019 viking210 Leave a comment

Clean-up efforts continued Monday at a St. Thomas retirement home after a fire last Saturday night. A few dozen residents remain displaced by the fire, but officials are saying things could have … Continue Reading ››… Continue Reading »

Manufacturing, Other - Manufacturing

New Hamburg, ON, Canada – Sprinkler system extinguished fire at factory; No injuries reported

January 30, 2019 viking210 Leave a comment

Fire crews responded to a factory in New Hamburg Saturday afternoon.

One person was inside the Eurocan Pet Products building when firefighters from New Hamburg and Baden showed … Continue Reading ››… Continue Reading »

Manufacturing, Manufacturing Plant

Windsor, ON, Canada – Sprinkler system activated at rubber processing plant

December 30, 2018 viking210 Leave a comment

Windsor Fire and Rescue Services firefighters at the scene of a fire at Windsor Rubber Processing Ltd. at 1680 Kildare Road on Dec. 27, 2018. Emergency crews were called out during the … Continue Reading ››… Continue Reading »

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