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Guelph, Ont., May 1, 2025 – After a spate of fatal fires in the community, the Guelph Fire Department is taking a zero-tolerance approach to Ontario Fire Code violations and encourages residents to take a moment to ensure working smoke and carbon monoxide (CO) alarms are in their dwelling.   “We are reminding everyone how important it is to follow the Ontario Fire Code regulations about having smoke and carbon monoxide (CO) alarms in your homes,” says Guelph’s Chief Fire Prevention Officer Tony Sabatini. “This isn’t just about following the rules; it’s about saving lives. This crackdown is meant to get people to wake up. A working alarm is a critical early warning system that can help prevent property damage, injuries, and even death in the… Continue reading Guelph Fire Department cracking down on Ontario Fire Code violations

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Guelph, Ont., March 19, 2025 – Guelph Fire Department responded to multiple calls of a townhouse fire on Sunset Road just before 7 a.m. this morning. Guelph Police Service was first to arrive on scene and confirmed that two occupants had self-evacuated the building, but two others remained trapped inside. First-arriving fire crews encountered flames and large amounts of smoke from the front door when they made entry to begin search and rescue operations. One occupant was extricated from the basement without vital signs and care was transferred to paramedics from Guelph-Wellington Paramedic Services (GWPS). Regrettably, this person was pronounced deceased on scene. Another crew entered the building and located and removed a second occupant from the first floor. Care for this patient was also… Continue reading One person dead, another in serious condition after morning townhouse fire

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