Windsor Junction home “extensively damaged” by fire
WINDSOR JUNCTION: A fire that left a home in Windsor Junction “extensively damaged” could have spread to nearby homes if it hadn’t been caught as fast as it was, thanks…
PHOTOS: Volunteer firefighters honoured
FALL RIVER: Station 41 Waverley named firefighter Ksenia Zaitas as their choice for Firefighter of the Year at the Zone 4 firefighter awards dinner and banquet, held Nov. 23 at…
UPDATED: Fire investigators label Beaver Bank house fire as undetermined
Home “too structurally damaged” for investigators to search for evidence of its cause BEAVER BANK: A vacant house that caught fire on Beaver Bank Road, and closed a portion of…
Overnight Fletchers Lake fire determined to be accidental
FLETCHERS LAKE: An overnight fire at a residence in Fletchers Lake sent sirens sounding in the early morning air as crews responded. At 1:12 a.m. on Aug. 14, firefighters from…
Fire School seeking federal funding for facility expansion
WAVERLEY: The N.S. Fire School is looking at expanding it’s training ground, and are counting on the three levels of government for their support in doing so. Recently, MLA Bill…
Fall River Family recounts “terrifying” lightning strike
Strike leaves thousands in damages, but family counts themselves lucky FALL RIVER: Carter MacDonald knows he won’t be taking thunder and lightning lightly anytime soon. MacDonald and his family’s Celebration…
Fire crews assist in Oakfield Park water rescue
OAKFIELD: Fire crews responded Tuesday night July 16 to a report of a person in the water on Grand Lake, near Oakfield Park. Along with firefighters from Station 43 (Grand…
Station 48 wins fire truck pull
LOWER SACKVILLE: Station 48 in Beaver Bank won the Fire Truck Pull for Muscular Dystrophy on May 5 at the Sackville Legion. They defeated Elmsdale Fire, the defending champions from…
Cause of garage fire in Beaver Bank undetermined
BEAVER BANK: Fire investigators have been unable to determine the cause of a large garage fire on Pine Brook Drive in Beaver Bank on April 19. Fire crews were dispatched…
Being a volunteer firefighter brings satisfaction to Wellington, Grand Lake members
HRM Fire stations looking to community to add new blood WELLINGTON: Making a difference in your community can make you feel satisfaction, and that’s what several local volunteer firefighters from…