Canadian Red Cross assisting tenants of Spryfield townhouse fire
HALIFAX: The Canadian Red Cross said late Monday night April 25 that an extended family of five has been temporarily displaced by a kitchen fire. In a release, the Red…
Red Cross assisting tenants after fire in Halifax apratment building
HALIFAX: At least five people have been temporarily displaced after a fire in one apartment activated the sprinkler system, causing some water damage in a 12-unit building in the Fairview…
House fire victim assisted by Red Cross volunteers
INDIAN BROOK: The victim of a weekend house fire in Indian Brook is receiving lodging assistance. In a tweet, the Canadian Red Cross said the fire on Meadow Brook Road…
Police seek info on forestry equipment fire in Lakelands
LAKELANDS: RCMP have deemed a fire in the Lakelands area on Dec. 13 as suspicious. East Hants RCMP S/Sgt. Cory Bushell said officers were called about the fire, which saw…
From the Firehouse – October 2021
Brought to you by: LANTZ: Here is a look at the fire calls for the month of October 2021 in the East Hants and Stewiacke areas. Call info are provided…
Camper fire deemed not suspicious: RCMP
SOUTH RAWDON:East Hants RCMP have deemed a camper fire in South Rawdon on Aug. 15 as not suspicious. S/Sgt. Cory Bushell said that police were called to attend to a…
RCMP deem fire at Indian Brook church suspicious
INDIAN BROOK: The Indian Brook RCMP is investigating a suspicious fire that occurred on June 30 on the Sipekne’katik First Nation. At approximately 4:20 a.m., the Indian Brook RCMP were…
Fire response concern by Oakfield Park has a temporary fix
OAKFIELD: A concerning issue regarding fire coverage for those on the provincial park side of Oakfield Park Road was quickly rectified once the local councillor and fire officials learned of…
PHOTOS: Fire departments do the water shuttle
MILFORD: Firefighters from across East Hants and Colchester County took time away from their families to spend a few hours doing some water shuttle training in Milford on April 10.…
Firefighters battle intense heat at Hardwood Lands structure fire
HARDWOOD LANDS: A mid-morning fire in Hardwood Lands on April 9 caused extensive damage to a garage, with a shortage of firefighters initially and intense heat proving obstacles for crews…