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The status of the people rescued from the home is not known at this time. . Brush and trees burned in a spot about 200 to 300 feet in diameter, Martin said. Postmedia is committed to maintaining a lively but civil forum for discussion and encourage all readers to share their views on our articles. More news, fewer ads: Our in-depth journalism is possible thanks to the support of our subscribers. The fire occurred on Friday morning. Most Canadians will need to wait a bit longer for spring to arrive as this year's winter weather continues over the next couple of months, according to the latest seasonal forecast from The Weather Network. A welcome email is on its way. the father was badly burned and the grandmother suffered from smoke inhalation. Watch. Parts of Ontario are on track to be hit with another potentially significant snowstorm that could cause chaos for weekend travel. Mayor Linda Buchanan confirmed former councillor Robert (Bob) Fearnley perished in the fire. But when its occupant returned to retrieve his things, he was met with an unwelcome sight. The Loewen-Nairs family traded in the suburbs for downtown living to reduce their carbon emissions. A former North Vancouver city councillor and his adult child died in a house fire early Thursday. Please read our Commenting Policy first. Several people escaped but police say a man and woman were found dead inside when firefighters were able to enter the house after knocking down the flames. Vermont State Police are investigating after a man collapsed and died shortly after crossing the border into the United States from Quebec on foot last week. The family of a Saskatchewan man who suffered a stroke in Arizona says he racked up hundreds of thousands of dollars in medical bills after his insurance company denied coverage. About 75 firefighters, 25 fire engines, a boat and a helicopter responded to a burned-down, multimillion-dollar waterfront home in east Vancouver on Monday evening. In Southern California, snow and ice forced closure of Interstate 5 through the mountains north of Los Angeles. It has been reported that the accidental discharge of a firework may have occurred in the garage and started the fire. Firefighters responded to a house on Northeast 4th Street. If you are a Home delivery print subscriber, unlimited online access is, Start your day with Sunrise, a roundup of B.C. Copyright 2023 Buzz Connected Media Inc. A second-alarm fire at Vancouver House is being treated a suspicious (Daily Hive). "The grandmother and grandfather I know, and his boy, sometimes we would say hi. It has been called Dr. Seuss Day because of this. Neighbours told CTV News that four people lived in the home, and it's believed the two survivors are Fearnley's wife and son, Via and Paulo. Massive house fire around Fleming and 31st. Vancouver Fire Rescue Services said crews were called at 9:12 a.m. Tuesday to reports of a fire at a residential-detached house on the 3600 block of SW Marine Drive. Firefighters arrived to find black. QUEENS. When crews arrived the house was significantly involved at that time, Brian Hutchinson, chief of the District of North Vancouver Fire & Rescue Services said in a press conference. One person had earlier been confirmed dead in the fire but two others had been unaccounted for. Four Fire Engines, a Ladder Truck and a Battalion Chief responded to the scene. For children in Lyutizh, Ukraine, school is more than just a place of learning. Crews faced an additional challenge when a vehicle attempted to drive over their main water supply line. The City of North Vancouver and people across the North Shore are mourning the loss of former city councillor Bob Fearnley and his daughter Gayle after the pair died in a massive house fire Thursday morning. Vancity Lookout. Witnesses say they heard a loud explosion and saw flames pouring out of a manhole cover near Vancouver's Marine building shortly after 6 p.m. PT on Friday. Vancouver Fire and Rescue Services is continuing to investigate the fatal blaze, but the cause of the fire is unknown at this time. The next issue of Sunrise presented by Vancouver Sun will soon be in your inbox. A house fire that broke out on 61st Avenue and Ash Street in South Vancouver has left one house uninhabitable, but now Vancouver Fire Rescue Services is turning its attention to drivers due to the way they navigated a hose. Vancouver firefighters were called out to a massive house fire in Vancouver Friday night that is considered suspicious. @MattVanDeventer/Twitter. There was an error, please provide a valid email address. Neighbour William Lam said he was taking out the garbage and saw yellow caution tape up in the alley, but didn't know what had happened. Nova Scotia News. The fire broke out around 5:50 p.m. on Rutledge Street near Hathaway Drive. We ask you to keep your comments relevant and respectful. The crew of a BC Ferries vessel is being credited with rescuing a woman who was in the waters of Fanny Bay on Vancouver Island, clinging to the side of an inflatable dinghy for more than half an hour Tuesday evening. Enroute, fire crews were notified that a car might have been driven into a house and both the car and house were on fire. Ken Gemmill, system chief of operations for Vancouver Fire and Rescue, said early Saturday that the neighbouring houses were so badly damaged they are uninhabitable. By continuing to use our site, you agree to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Daily Hive is a Canadian-born online news source, established in 2008, that creates compelling, hyperlocal content. The smell of smoke lingered Monday after a house fire in Vancouver killed three members of the same family, including a child, and injured two others. Please try again. Langfords YMCA/YWCA building is in troubled waters. Smoke poured from theburned homeamid adownpourmid-morning. The fire started at 7:30 a.m., with investigators saying it likely started in the basement suite of the detached home near the intersection of East 41st Avenue and Earles Street. Calgary police say a woman who posed as a chartered professional accountant for an oil and gas company is facing charges after she allegedly defrauded the company for nearly two years. A Vancouver home is severely damaged after a major fire Friday morning. budget: Province becomes first in Canada to offer free prescription contraception, Passengers offered 7.5-hour bus ride after WestJet cancelled flight due to maintenance, Calls for transparency over alleged election interference grow, Passengers offered bus ride after WestJet cancelled flight due to maintenance, TikTok ban: Poilievre, Singh lead way in dropping Chinese-owned app after Canadian government policy, Sextortion might have played role in young hockey stars death, Alberta forecasts $2.4B surplus in election year budget, Kobe Bryant crash: NTSB say pilot was legally barred from flying in clouds, may have become disoriented. Firefighters respond to a two-alarm fire at a large house on Evergreen Highway.on Monday afternoon, June 28, 2021. "Bob was an active member of our community and dedicated many years to public service, having served on city council from 1996 to 2011.". A statement from RCMP confirmed two people a man and a woman from the same family were later found dead inside. Paramedics also took two additional people to hospital, according to B.C. . Global News has learned his child, Gayle, was the other victim. A Kitchener man who pleaded guilty to second-degree murder in connection to the killing of 60-year-old Michael Gibbon with a crossbow has died in prison. A newsletter for locals who love Vancouver. A growing body of research is showing links between COVID-19 and heart-related problems, particularly in young people. The three people. We have enabled email notificationsyou will now receive an email if you receive a reply to your comment, there is an update to a comment thread you follow or if a user you follow comments. 2023 But after a number of drivers drove over and broke a hose, an assistant fire chief says crews were put in danger.. The couple explained that they decided to change their lifestyle by using e-bikes, walking and transit as their main modes of transportation once they moved downtown. Listen. Its a really sad time. Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. AUSTRALIAN SUMMARY. Some of the crews, some of them on their way they could see the glow in the distance and knew they were going to be dealing with a large fire. The National Read Across America Day takes place every year on March 2, Geisels birthday. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Alberta is planning to spend about $23 billion of its $205-billion budget over the next three years on capital projects including billions on roads, hospitals and affordable housing. Share. SPAL communications spokesperson Francois Boucher said that on Feb. 19, a concerned citizen called the police about a wounded deer near Michel-Chartrand Park and that it was shot 13 times. Postmedia is committed to maintaining a lively but civil forum for discussion and encourage all readers to share their views on our articles. Animal Rescue in Longueuil is calling the actions of a Longueuil police (SPAL) officer "outrageous" after the officer was filmed shooting a deer multiple times while it was on the ground. One neighbor near. Fortunately, the newer building had two sprinkler heads that activated and were able to control the fire. There are going to be some changes to Canada's tax brackets as we move into 2023. As reports of alleged Chinese interference in the last two federal elections stack up, MPs on the House of Commons committee examining foreign election interference will be hearing from some of Canada's highest-ranking intelligence officials on Wednesday. Legal blood alcohol content (BAC) and impaired driving in the province will be the focus of Saskatchewan Government Insurances (SGI) traffic safety spotlight in March. 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