At approx. 11:11 this morning, we received multiple 9-1-1 calls reporting black smoke coming from a single family home in the 2700 block of Heatherlyn Cres. Upon arrival, Firefighters confirmed black smoke coming from the roof vents of the home and flames coming from a basement window at the back of the home. Firefighters began a fast attack by applying water from the exterior through the basement window. A secondary crew began searching the home for any occupants. An exclusion zone on the first floor was set up to keep Firefighters off due to the risk of the floor collapsing. At 11:46, Firefighters completed two full searches of the home and confirmed there were no occupants inside. The fire was declared under control at 12:08. Firefighters pulled down parts of the basement ceiling to confirm all hot spots were extinguished to prevent any flare ups. An @OttFire investigator was dispatched to the scene to determine the cause and origin of the fire. #OttNews
📸 OFS Photographer Jean Lalonde
This is a good outcome to what could have been a terrible situation. A massive thanks for making this video in the hopes others can learn from this situation. Please believe us when we say smoke alarms save lives - it takes seconds to make sure yours are working
OPP West Region's "Move Over" enforcement campaign starts today and runs until the 16th. These drivers were charged on Highway 401 westbound at County Road 6 in Oxford County. Want to learn more about your responsibilities? Click here: https://t.co/UEAkxKLEUv #MoveOver ^dr
We are extremely grateful that Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation of Canada awarded Hanover Fire Department with a $20,450 grant for a drone with thermal imaging camera, two additional flight batteries and a searchlight/broadcast system!
Don't be the one who says, "this would never happen to me."
Remember to check your chimneys and flue pipes often for creosote and soot build-up. Keep them clean to prevent a #chimney 🔥🔥.
Only working smoke alarms save lives AND can prevent significant property damage!
Great work @OPP_WR
Project Lifesaver is the trusted & proven most effective program dedicated to protect, and when necessary, quickly locate individuals with cognitive conditions that cause the life-threatening behavior of wandering.
Our Service would like to take a moment to honour Corporal Nathan Cirillo.
Eight years ago today, on October 22, 2014, his life was taken during a terrorist attack while he was guarding the National War Memorial in Ottawa.
#HeroInLife@CanadianForces
10 Years Ago…"Call Me Maybe" was your jam and you installed new smoke alarms. Don't think 'maybe' about installing smoke alarms again. Replace smoke alarms after 10 years of service.
10 Years Ago…You danced to "Gangnam Style" and installed new smoke alarms. Let's do only one of those things again. Replace smoke alarms after 10 years of service.