Major leak prompts evacuation of Ottawa care home
Ottawa firefighters successfully contained a major leak and evacuated residents from a long-term care facility on December 28, 2025. No injuries were reported in the incident.
Ottawa firefighters successfully contained a major leak and evacuated residents from a long-term care facility on December 28, 2025. No injuries were reported in the incident.
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