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11 storiesnewest firstlatest August 13, 2026
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.
