Tag: London fire department
‘Unlikely’ series of events sparked blast at pot production facility: CEO
A fire at a pot production plant east of London ignited a fuel source near the extraction area and caused an explosion, says the companyâs chief executive
London firefighters battle stubborn barn blaze
London firefighters were still at the scene Friday morning battling a barn blaze south of Highway 401 that erupted Thursday night. According to social media posts from the London Fire Department, crews were there with Thames Centre and Central Elgin firefighters to tackle the hay barn blaze at 3700 Old Victoria Rd. In an update […]
Heavy wind gusts knock out power to 22,000 Londoners
About 22,000 customers were affected by the the sudden service interruptions, electricity distributor London Hydro said.
‘Extreme damage’ as London firefighters battle large overnight blaze
London firefighters spent hours battling a blaze at a large vacant building just east of downtown late Sunday into Monday morning. Fire officials first announced crews were called to 720 Cabell St. at shortly after 10 p.m., when photos and video posted to social media showed firefighters battling raging flames. Cabell is a dead-end street […]
One hurt, damage pegged at $450K in fire at London home
One man was taken to hospital following an early Sunday fire that caused extensive damage to a home northwest of downtown London, fire officials say. Firefighters were called at about 6:30 a.m. Sunday to a fully engulfed home at 9 Summit Ave., west of the Oxford Street and Wharncliffe Road intersection and near the London […]
Dorchester motorcyclist killed in crash in Oxford County: OPP
Breadcrumb Trail Links News Local News Author of the article: Brian Williams • Local Journalism Initiative reporter Published Jun 13, 2024 • Last updated 4 minutes
Damage pegged at $75K after early-morning London blaze
Article content The London Fire Department has estimated $75,000 in damages after crews were called to a blaze in the city’s east end Saturday morning.
Dog dies in SoHo house fire, second dog rescued by London firefighters
A dog died and a second dog was rescued by firefighters in a fire Wednesday afternoon in the SoHo neighbourhood, the London fire department says.
Electrical issue forces London city hall evacuation
An electrical issue at London city hall forced an evacuation Wednesday morning and closed down services to the public for the rest of the day.
Residents of a core-area tent village were rocked Monday afternoon by a “loud bang” and fire that badly burned a tent settlement in Watson Street park.
Residents of a core-area homeless encampment were rocked Monday afternoon by a “loud bang” and fire that left a mound of charred rubble, including two propane tanks. Firefighters and London police were called to the Watson Street park, east of Wellington Street near the Thames River, at about 3:30 p.m. for the fire that sent […]