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Massive Fire Engulfs a House Late Monday Morning

Massive Fire Engulfs a House Late Monday Morning

🕔13:24, 1.Nov 2024

On Oct 28., around 4 a.m., Windsor Fire and Rescue Services responded to the 800 block of Mercer Street for reports of a structure fire. On arrival, fire crews had a fully involved house fire.   Fire crews went defensive

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Fire investigation underway after 2nd fire reported

Fire investigation underway after 2nd fire reported

🕔14:40, 27.Sep 2024

Windsor Fire and Rescue Services was on scene of a commercial fire at 375 Giles Boulevard East on Sept. 26.  Windsor Fire had multiple callers around 7 p.m.  On arrival, engine one had heavy smoke and fire coming from the

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Another fire rips through vacant downtown Windsor house

Another fire rips through vacant downtown Windsor house

🕔12:03, 26.Feb 2024

There was a fire at the 600 block of Windsor ave Friday night. Windsor fire crew battled a fire at a vacant home in downtown Windsor. It took fire crews about an hour to bring it under control. This is

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City Hall back to business after 3-Day Power Outage

🕔13:19, 29.Jan 2024

Windsor City Hall is up and running again after a 3-day power outage. Workers have returned to their roles, bringing things back to normal.    The disruption began on Tuesday morning with a sudden transformer fire in Windsor’s city hall Square.

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Fire Reported on Partington Ave

Fire Reported on Partington Ave

🕔10:51, 29.Jan 2024

An early morning fire on Windsor’s West end is under investigation. Windsor Fire responded to a house fire in the 400 block of Partington Ave. around 3 a.m. in Windsor. Police and fire crews were quick to respond, closing the

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Investigation continues following Church Street fire

Investigation continues following Church Street fire

🕔12:53, 19.Feb 2021

Questions remain for investigators after a house fire last week on Church Street between Wyandotte and Park Streets West.  Both police and fire marshals are actively investigating what caused the blaze that left one first floor occupant dead and another critically injured, as well as damages totalling an estimated $225,000. Following

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Wineology fire leads to arrest

Wineology fire leads to arrest

🕔13:27, 8.Mar 2020

An arrest has been made following a fire at Wineology in Tecumseh.  The fire broke out March 2 around 5:30 a.m. and the Ontario Fire Marshall later determined the fire was intentionally set and damages were estimated at $50,000. A

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Is Windsor prepared for an emergency?

Is Windsor prepared for an emergency?

🕔13:58, 24.Jan 2020

  Emergency planners suggest homeowners have a plan in place in case of a large-scale catastrophic event. Emergencies can be considered anything from severe weather to lockdowns. Residents should be always have a plan in place according to the City

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Rekindling community connections

Rekindling community connections

🕔14:16, 28.Nov 2019

Twigg’s was embraced by the community and almost every night it was filled with laughter and cheers over the night’s hockey game or live music. “It was everybody’s go to like chicken wing night or burger night and after hockey

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Fire safety a hot topic trying to keep college students safe

Fire safety a hot topic trying to keep college students safe

🕔15:14, 8.Nov 2019

St. Clair College wants students to be aware of fire safety practices. Fire safety is becoming a topic of discussion, as Windsor citizens prepare for the holiday season with lights, trees and festive dinners. Windsor Fire has tips online to

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Logan Avenue fire displaces residents

Logan Avenue fire displaces residents

🕔15:09, 4.Nov 2019

A fire at a Logan Avenue residence has displaced five residents — three adults and two children. The fire happened at 423 Logan Ave. and was reported at approximately 11 p.m. on Saturday. Heavy smoke greeted firefighters when they arrived.

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Zalev scrapyard fire caused damage but no injuries

Zalev scrapyard fire caused damage but no injuries

🕔15:39, 8.Apr 2019

A fire with smoke plumes that could be seen across the city at the Zalev Scrap Yard on Wednesday caused more than $20,000 in damage, according to Windsor Fire and Rescue Services. The Windsor Fire department said there were three

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Leamington fire causes $7M damage

Leamington fire causes $7M damage

🕔23:29, 25.Mar 2019

Firefighters from Leamington and Kingsville responded to an early morning fire on Mersea Road 7 on Saturday, March 23. Firefighters arrived at the fire at around 5 a.m. and struggled to keep the situation under control until later in the

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Early morning apartment fire

Early morning apartment fire

🕔12:38, 29.Jan 2019

A unit in a Windsor apartment caught fire early this morning. The incident was in Rivard apartments located on Rivard and Tecumseh. Windsor fire said the blaze was contained to only one unit in the eight storey high rise. Evacuation

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Eleven people displaced in east Windsor fire

Eleven people displaced in east Windsor fire

🕔17:39, 19.Nov 2018

Eleven people were displaced when a house fire broke out in the 2800 block of Rivard Avenue Sunday. Fire crews arrived about noon to find the home fully engulfed in flames. There were no injuries, but the house suffered $100,000

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Windsor print shop opens temporary location after $500K blaze

Windsor print shop opens temporary location after $500K blaze

🕔10:17, 10.Nov 2018

A Drouillard Road printing shop devastated by a half-million dollar fire three weeks ago reopened Thursday in a temporary location. Hogan’s Printing has set up shop at 1636 Tecumseh Road East, between Windemere and Lincoln Roads, thanks to the generosity

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Downtown fire sends one to hospital

Downtown fire sends one to hospital

🕔14:01, 22.Oct 2018

By Alyssa Leonard A fire in downtown Windsor sent one person to hospital with burns late Saturday afternoon. The fire broke out after an explosion took place at 533 Church St. Fire officials announced Monday morning that the cause of

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Can-Am Police-Fire Games coming to Windsor

Can-Am Police-Fire Games coming to Windsor

🕔16:35, 17.Dec 2017

Windsor has won the bid to host the Can-Am Police Fire Games in 2022. “We’re thrilled to be setting another signature event for our city and region, this event will bring hundreds of adults and families to experience all that

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Lacasse Park fire causes over $400,000 in damages

Lacasse Park fire causes over $400,000 in damages

🕔11:36, 13.Oct 2017

By Kaitlynn Kenney Police say a young person has been charged with arson for last week’s fire at Lacasse Park. On Oct. 10 just before 6 p.m. the playground equipment at Lacasse Park in Tecumseh was set ablaze and the

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Explosion deemed arson

Explosion deemed arson

🕔11:26, 14.Oct 2014

By Mandy Matthews Two white-haired men drove onto the lot while the investigators were searching inside the building. Earl Laframboise, 80, has owned the building for 60 years. At first glance of the fire damage, Laframboise did not have much

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