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8 storiesnewest firstlatest August 20, 2026
Toronto Fire Services is expanding its decontamination procedures after a surge in lithium‑ion battery fires, which produce hazardous fumes and projectile fragments. New protocols aim to better remove carcinogenic residues from gear and protect firefighters from the intensified risks of these fires.
An electrician was rescued after six hours trapped inside a 130‑foot truck‑stop sign in Wilmington. Emergency crews freed him without serious injury, highlighting the complexities of high‑altitude maintenance work.
Toronto Fire Services chief urges quicker legislative action on lithium‑ion battery safety after four fires, including one that injured four people, occurred within 24 hours.
A construction trainee died after falling from a ladder during practical training in Montreal in August 2025, according to CNESST, which will investigate the incident.
The Wildwood City Council approved an ordinance to close the boardwalk overnight starting July 1, 2027, aiming to reduce noise complaints and improve safety.
Two California state lawmakers have proposed tighter safety regulations for industrial cold‑storage facilities after a fire in Boyle Heights raised community concerns. The plan seeks to work with cold‑storage companies to establish new standards statewide.
Wildwood City Commissioners discussed a potential overnight boardwalk curfew on April 16, aiming to improve safety and reduce noise while balancing nightlife and resident quality of life. The proposal remains under review pending further input.
The 28th annual Safe Summer Bike Helmet program, led by Senator Jim Tedisco, distributed 5,000 ice‑cream tickets to helmet‑wearing kids in Saratoga and Schenectady counties during the 2026 summer to promote safety.
