Crews respond to apartment fire in St. George
Fire crews in St. George responded to an apartment fire on Main Street Sunday morning.
A social media post by the municipality of Eastern Charlotte asked the public to avoid the area.
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Residents escape safely after Summerville structure fire
A weekend fire in Summerville forced residents from their home but caused no injuries, according to the Peninsula Fire Department.
The department said crews were called to a structure fire on Centerton Road around 10:30 a.m. Sunday.
Firefighters arrived to find the building already burning, and the department said everyone inside was able to get out safely.
Peninsula Fire said several mutual‑aid partners assisted at the scene with tankers and additional personnel.
No details have been released on what caused the fire, and the department did not provide information on the extent of the damage.
Southern Avenue fire leaves two pets dead
A fire on Tuesday evening has had fatal consequences for two household animals.
The fire occurred in the basement apartment of a home in the 600 block of Southern Avenue.
Thanks to fire stops in the basement, the fire was contained on its own, eventually starving itself of oxygen.
Upon searching the basement, fire crews discovered heavy damage and three pets, two of whom were killed via smoke inhalation.
The third pet was given oxygen and taken to a veterinarian by their owner.
Thunder Bay Fire Rescue is reminding residents to ensure they have working smoke and carbon monoxide alarms on every level of their homes.
Family dog rescued from Fort Frances house fire
It was a busy day for members of the Fort Frances Fire Rescue.
Firefighters were called to a house fire on Riverview Drive on Tuesday afternoon.
Only a family dog was inside and rescued.
It was treated at the scene by members of the Rainy River District Paramedic Services before being taken to a local vet and eventually returned to the family.
The house and a nearby camper trailer suffered heavy smoke and fire damage.
The cause of the fire has not yet been revealed.
The fire occurred on the same day that saw the department respond to several motor vehicle collisions and medical incidents alongside paramedics.
Officials say it was not until 11 p.m. that firefighters were able to take a well-deserved break.
Evening fire in Thunder Bay quickly extinguished by crews
No one was injured after a fire in Thunder Bay on Monday.
Firefighters were called in the evening to the 1100 block of Walsh Street where responding crews found smoke on the second floor of a two-and-a-half story building.
Two other pumpers and an aerial ladder were called on-scene and emergency crews quickly put the fire out.
According to a release from Thunder Bay Fire Rescue, the quick action of firefighters limited damage to the building.
Thunder Bay Fire reminds residents to ensure they have working smoke and carbon monoxide detectors.
Cigarette butt starts fire outside home in Thunder Bay
An improperly disposed cigarette butt started a fire near the front door of a home in Thunder Bay.
Fire and Rescue says it happened around 4:30 p.m. Monday, according to a news release from Thunder Bay Fire and Rescue.
A neighbour noticed fire and smoke on the porch of a small Westfort home and called 911.
When crews got to the scene, they found the fire at the front door. But they put it out before it could spread to the rest of the building.
No injuries were reported. Firefighters removed light smoke from the house with a high volume electric fan.
The fire service says this is an important reminder that everyone should look out for their neighbours.
No injuries in Royalton Hotel fire
Fire crews responded to an emergency at the Royalton Hotel on Wednesday.
Platoon Chief Jo Rucchin of Thunder Bay Fire Rescue says the cause of the fire is still unknown.
“It was a fire of some significance on the second floor,” Rucchin said.
There were no injuries, and everyone in the building was successfully evacuated.
One wiener dog had to be rescued by fire crews, but the dog was given oxygen, checked over by the firefighters, and ultimately returned to his owner in good health.