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17 storiesnewest firstlatest September 23, 2026
The Saratoga County Horse Racing Fire Safety and Prevention Committee released its first set of fire‑safety recommendations on September 14, 2026, aimed at improving safety in racing barns across the county.
The Roswell Fire Department and American Red Cross installed 101 free smoke alarms in 34 homes within Liberty Square on Monday, boosting fire safety for the neighborhood.
Fire‑rescue teams evacuated part of Dolphin Mall on September 18 after detecting a gas odor, successfully mitigating the hazard without injuries.
Toronto Fire Services recorded 97 lithium‑ion battery fires in 2026, surpassing the 91 incidents reported in 2025, according to Capt. Deepak Chagger.
The Montreal Fire Service reported that total fire incidents remained unchanged in 2025, but off‑building fires rose slightly, a change attributed to homeless encampments across the city.
A large fire on August 24, 2026 destroyed several historic businesses in Newhall's commercial complex, removing key longtime shops from Santa Clarita's historic district. The loss highlights concerns about preserving the area's historic character while improving safety.
Saratoga Harness Track is adding 350 smoke detectors throughout its barns in August 2026 to improve fire safety after a fatal June fire. The upgrade seeks to provide early detection and prevent future tragedies.
The Ontario Fire Marshal’s Office has taken charge of investigating a house fire in Etobicoke that killed one man, with a neighbor also involved in the inquiry. The probe aims to determine the fire’s cause and ensure thorough oversight.
The Ontario Fire Marshal's Office is leading the investigation into a residential fire in Etobicoke that killed one man, following provincial protocol for fatal incidents.
Two elderly residents died in a Santa Monica house fire on August 9, 2026, after firefighters extinguished the blaze and found the occupants deceased. The cause of the fire is still under investigation.
A fire in a downtown Toronto apartment tower on August 4 injured four people, including two children, who were taken to hospital. Police and emergency crews responded quickly, extinguished the blaze, and are investigating its cause.
Toronto Fire Chief Jim Jessop warned residents of a rise in lithium‑ion battery fires after two such incidents occurred within 24 hours, urging safe handling and charging practices.
Toronto Fire Services says built‑in storage lockers in condo garages may breach Ontario fire code, a concern highlighted as a long‑standing regulatory grey area by a fire safety consultant.
In July 2026, NYRA created the Horse Racing Fire Safety and Prevention Advisory Committee to develop stronger fire‑safety standards for the Saratoga harness track after a barn fire killed 17 horses.
A fire in Montreal‑North on June 20 injured two children, leading the city’s fire department to launch a public‑safety campaign focused on fire‑prevention education.
A major fire in Montreal‑Nord on June 20 injured two children, leading the Montreal fire department to launch a community fire‑prevention outreach the next day. The campaign aims to educate residents on fire safety and reduce future incidents.
A fire in a Montréal‑Nord apartment building on June 19, 2026 seriously injured two children, prompting emergency response and highlighting fire safety concerns in the densely populated borough.
