Tag: Office of the Fire Marshal
Beware ‘thermal runaway’: Holiday fire-safety push focuses on battery risks
Lithium ion batteries can overheat, catch fire or explode if improperly handled
Friends step up to help after Dornoch family loses everything in fire
A family of five and their pets managed to escape an early morning house fire near Dornoch on Thursday morning, but the home was a total loss. Friends have established a GoFundMe in support of the Weatherall family – Chad, Amanda and their children Elena, Arya and Mason — and have been collecting clothing and […]
Cause of apartment fire undetermined, but not suspicious
GODERICH – The cause of a late-night Aug. 1 fire at a Goderich apartment building will likely remain undetermined, according to the town’s fire chief. Jeff Wormington confirmed to the Signal-Star on Aug. 7 that the 18-unit, three-storey building is likely a complete loss, but the fire is not considered suspicious. The Office of the […]
Owner, investigators speak out amid ongoing probe into dealership blaze
“I just want the public to know that we’re going to be back as soon as we can.”