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Windsor Fire battles Walkerville blaze
Windsor Fire on scene of a commercial fire on the 900 block of Wyandotte St.
City Hall back to business after 3-Day Power Outage
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.
Fire Reported on Partington Ave
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
Firefighters knock down fire
by Austin Kerr Windsor Firefighters responded to a working fire in the 1000 block of Niagara Street, around 3:30 p.m. On arrival, firefighters had heavy fire, damaging the next house. Crews were able to get a quick knock on the
Investigation continues following Church Street fire
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
Windsor print shop destroyed by fire for second time
Windsor fire officials were called to attend a fire at Hogan’s Printing on 1636 Tecumseh Rd. E. Sunday morning. Chief Fire Prevention Officer John Lee said it meets the criteria to call in the Ontario Fire Marshall. “This is a
Electrical failure cause of high-rise fire
An electrical failure is to blame in a fire at a downtown high-rise at the corner of Pelissier Street and Park Street West that occurred Wednesday. All residents of Royal Windsor Terrace were able to return to their suites after
Carbon monoxide alarm blitz underway
Windsor Fire and Rescue Services are conducting a carbon monoxide alarm blitz this week. WFRS have partnered with Goodfellows and the Victorian Order of Nurses for their assistance in identifying at-risk residents. The goal of the campaign is to improve
Windsor house fire result of dehumidifier defect
An accidental fire caused approximately $70,000 in damages to a south Windsor residence Sunday. Windsor Fire and Rescue Service arrived to the 900 block of Kennedy Drive West around 5 a.m. and were able to extinguish the blaze. No residents
Wellington Avenue fire damage estimated at $175k
A small house in the 1100 block of Wellington Avenue was destroyed after a fire broke out in a basement bedroom. According to Windsor Fire Services, the fire broke out Saturday morning in Windsor’s west end. The cause of the
Improper installation leads to carbon monoxide emergency – and a $500 non-disclosure agreement
Corey Cole never thought getting a new hot water tank installed would lead to a carbon monoxide emergency. The owner of Advantage+ in Windsor had a hot water tank installed last week from Reliance Home Comforts. According to a public Facebook
A monumental week for Windsor firefighters
Local firefighters had their hands full this week when three major fires broke out, but the community joined together Sunday to show their gratitude. Windsor’s new waterfront memorial honours local firefighters Over 100 people gathered on Sunday morning to witness
Early morning apartment fire
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
Homeowner in critical condition after running into burning building to save dog
by Sumandeep Kaur A homeowner who ran into a burning building to save his dog remains in critical condition in hospital. The blaze broke out in a home in the 1400 block of Pillette Road about 2 a.m. Sunday. Three
Ammonia leak prompts evacuation of Central Park Athletics
More than 25 people were evacuated and a hockey game interrupted by a small ammonia leak at Central Park Athletics Sunday. Fifteen firefighters responded about 11:30 a.m. Investigators believe the leak was caused by a broken valve. There were no
Eleven people displaced in east Windsor fire
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
Windsor firefighters douse downtown apartment blaze
Windsor firefighters quickly doused a downtown apartment fire Sunday night. The fire broke out on the 4th floor of the Cencourse Apartment building in the 600 block of Dufferin Place about 8 p.m. “No one was injured, and estimate damage
Windsor recruiting firefighters
By Sumandeep Kaur Windsor is recruiting firefighters. Applicants must be 18 and legally entitled to work in Canada. They must have an Ontario Secondary School Diploma or an Ontario Ministry of Education equivalency. “It would be considered an asset to have
Garage fire forces resident from home
By Amos Johnson A tenant has been displaced following an early-morning garage fire in the 400 block John M Street. Crews on scene 400 block of John M fire attached garage fire is under control, heavy smoke in garage, some
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