Fire at Downtown Winnipeg High-Rise Apartment Building
A high-rise apartment building in downtown Winnipeg caught fire on December 28, 2025. The Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service responded to the emergency. Get the latest details on the incident.
Category : Home Safety
Barrie basement fire displaces residents
A basement fire in a Barrie home on December 28 has displaced residents. No injuries were reported. Details on the incident and response from local fire services.
Man, toddler die after tractor breaks through lake ice in Saint-Zénon
A man and a young child have died in a tragic ice accident in Saint-Zénon, Quebec, prompting urgent winter safety warnings. Read the full story and safety tips.
Lithium-ion battery sparks fire in downtown Toronto
A lithium-ion battery ignited a fire in Toronto's Church and Wellesley neighbourhood. Toronto Fire Services responded to the incident, highlighting growing safety concerns over these common power sources.
Boxing Day Fire Displaces Two in Carp
Two residents were displaced after a Boxing Day house fire on Carp Road. Ottawa Fire Services responded to heavy flames and smoke. No injuries reported.
Ottawa firefighters battle Stittsville home fire
Ottawa Fire Services responded to a single-family home fire in Stittsville on December 26, 2025. No injuries were reported. Learn the details of the emergency response.
Fatal house fire in Bathurst, N.B. claims one life
A man has died following a residential fire in Bathurst's Roughwaters area on Friday night. The Bathurst Fire Department responded to the incident.
Quebec winter drownings prompt ice safety reminder
After six drownings in 2025, Quebec's Lifesaving Society shares critical ice safety tips, including the '1-10-1' survival rule and how to read ice colour and thickness.
Winnipeg fire crews respond to multiple Christmas fires
Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service crews were busy over Christmas Eve and Day, responding to several significant fires across the city. Get the details on their holiday emergency response.
Winter drowning prevention: Key ice safety rules explained
As winter sets in, experts highlight crucial safety tips, including the '1-10-1' rule and reading ice colour, to prevent tragic drownings on frozen waterways. Learn how to stay safe.
Fire destroys Cochrane's Anderson House on Christmas, 20 displaced
A devastating Christmas Day fire has destroyed Anderson House in Cochrane, Ont., leaving 20 residents without a home. The community is rallying to support those displaced by the tragedy.
Major Fire in Downtown Montreal Home, Red Cross Aids Family
A devastating fire ripped through a family home in downtown Montreal's Ville-Marie borough early Friday. Over 120 firefighters battled the blaze. The cause is under investigation.
Windsor Fire Officials Urge Holiday Safety Caution
Windsor fire officials are urging residents to exercise caution during the holidays to prevent fires and accidents. Learn essential safety tips for a safe festive season.
Regina boy, 11, dies in carbon monoxide leak; father hospitalized
Sergio Losco awoke in a Regina hospital to learn his 11-year-old son, Henry, died from carbon monoxide poisoning in their apartment. The family had just moved to the city.
Regina boy, 11, dies in carbon monoxide leak
A Regina man awoke in hospital to learn his 11-year-old son died from a carbon monoxide leak on Dec. 19, 2025. The community mourns young Henry Losco.
Fatal House Fire in Fredericton Claims One Life
A tragic house fire on Fredericton's north side has resulted in one fatality. Authorities are investigating the incident that occurred on the night of December 23, 2025.
2-alarm house fire in Brampton on Christmas Eve morning
Firefighters responded to a significant two-alarm house fire on Tumbleweed Trail in Brampton on the morning of December 24, 2025. No injuries were immediately reported.
Elliot Lake Fire Had No Working Smoke Alarms
A residential fire on Tokyo Crescent in Elliot Lake revealed no working smoke alarms. Fire Chief John Thomas urges residents to check their devices. Learn the critical safety details.
Glass table spontaneously shatters in Toronto home
A Toronto couple awoke to a shocking scene after their glass table spontaneously shattered overnight. Experts explain the rare but possible phenomenon of tempered glass failure.
Fire Marshal's Lithium-Ion Battery Safety Warning
John McBeth of Ontario's Fire Marshal Office outlines critical fire risks linked to everyday lithium-ion batteries and offers essential safety tips for Canadian consumers.
OPP's 'Lock It or Lose It' Campaign Targets Vehicle Theft
Ontario Provincial Police launch a crucial public safety campaign, urging residents to secure vehicles and homes to prevent theft. Learn the simple steps to protect your property.
Saskatoon family loses home to fire before Christmas
A family of seven is processing the devastating loss of their home east of Saskatoon just days before Christmas after a house fire. Learn how they are coping.
Car crashes into Cambridge house, family shaken
A Cambridge family recounts the terrifying moment a vehicle crashed into their Sherring Street home on Dec. 19, 2025. No serious injuries reported, but the home sustained significant damage.
Two critically injured in Scarborough house fire
Two people are in critical condition following a serious house fire in Toronto's Malvern neighbourhood. Toronto Fire Chief Jim Jessop provided an update on the incident.
Pennsylvania nursing home explosion traps people inside
A gas explosion caused a fire at a Bristol Township nursing home on December 23, 2025, trapping residents inside as first responders rushed to the scene. Authorities are investigating.
OPP warns about curb-side items attracting criminals
Ontario Provincial Police warn residents to be mindful of items placed for garbage pickup, as they can signal your absence and attract thieves. Learn how to protect your home this holiday season.
Calgary Storm Ponds Remain Dangerous Year-Round
Calgary fire officials warn that stormwater retention ponds are never safe for skating or walking, even in deep winter, due to unpredictable ice conditions.
Two critically injured in Scarborough house fire
Two people are in critical condition following a two-alarm house fire in Scarborough. Toronto Fire battled the blaze, which broke out early Tuesday morning.
Ottawa apartment fire leaves man with life-threatening injuries
A man in his 70s is in life-threatening condition after a fire in a Gladstone Avenue apartment building. Ottawa firefighters battled zero-visibility conditions to rescue residents.
Regina boy, 11, dead from carbon monoxide leak
An 11-year-old boy has died and his father is in critical condition after a carbon monoxide leak at their Regina apartment building. New detector laws are set for 2026.
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