While you may not want to sit out there and enjoy a fire these next few days, the fire ban that was in effect in Edmonton has been lifted. Edmonton Fire Rescue Services says it lifted the ban Thursday because…
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Staff at Whitemud Equine Centre move horses after seeing flames in ravine
Staff at the Whitemud Equine Learning Centre jumped into action when fire in the Edmonton ravine got too close for comfort. “When we saw the fires in the trees it looked pretty close to us and it’s so dry,” Executive…
Fires break out in Edmonton’s river valley amid hot, dry conditions
May 28 2019 7:28pm Albert Delitala reports on a pair of brush fires that broke out in Edmonton’s river valley on Tuesday. ‘ }); } else { var rel_id = svp.releaseInfo.contentId+””; if( typeof gnca_social_share_collection[rel_id] != “object” ) { var resp…
Edmonton man reflects on running into burning home to save neighbour
In his Metallica T-shirt and flip-flops, a Slurpee in one hand and a cigarette in the other, Dale Parkin doesn’t look like a typical hero. But, sporting a new haircut, he kind of looks like he could play one in…
Crews battle fire at west Edmonton commercial building
May 17 2019 8:00pm Firefighters responded to a large blaze in west Edmonton on Friday afternoon. Albert Delitala reports. ‘ }); } else { var rel_id = svp.releaseInfo.contentId+””; if( typeof gnca_social_share_collection[rel_id] != “object” ) { var resp = jQuery.parseJSON( jQuery.ajax({…
How to prepare for emergencies with Edmonton Fire Rescue Services
May 9 2019 10:11am Emergencies can happen at any time and most people are not prepared for them. Edmonton Fire Rescue Services Chief Ken Block shares tips for planning ahead and staying safe. ‘ }); } else { var rel_id…
Fuel tanker rollover shuts down Manning Drive in northeast Edmonton
Manning Drive in northeast Edmonton was shut down in both directions due to a serious collision early Friday morning. The closure on Manning Drive/Highway 15 is north of Anthony Henday Drive at 18 Street, where a northbound fuel tanker lost…
Cats finally escape deep Edmonton sinkhole 11 days after they were first spotted there
A pair of cats that had been stuck in a deep east Edmonton sinkhole since Good Friday are finally out, according to the homeowner whose property the sinkhole is home to. “We caught the grey cat — which was the…
2 Bonnie Doon fires deliberately set: Edmonton fire
Two house fires that sent a firefighter to hospital over the weekend were deliberately set, according to Edmonton Fire Rescue Services. A news release issued Monday afternoon said fire investigators came to the conclusion after two homes were set on…
Firefighter taken to hospital after 2 house fires in Bonnie Doon area
A firefighter was taken to hospital with non-critical injuries early Saturday morning after crews were called to two homes in Bonnie Doon. The first call was to a home near 87 Street and 89 Avenue at 3:18 a.m. There was…