London Fire Instagram Posts
View this post on Instagram Shocking aftermath after last night’s explosion on Woodman Ave & seen from a backyard on Charlotte also with extensive damage. We are so grateful to have such amazing partners in […]
August 2019
Explosion: Neighbourhood shattered – yet all amazingly alive
Source: Explosion: Neighbourhood shattered – yet all amazingly alive | London Free Press
Impaired driver crashes causing large explosion
Woman charged with impaired driving after car crashes into house causing large explosion in London, Ont.
Officials in London, Ont., say about eight to 10 homes are severely damaged after a woman reportedly drove a vehicle into a house, subsequently striking a gas line and causing a large explosion.
Emergency crews were called to Woodman Avenue near Dundas […]
Woodman Ave Explosion: Media Release
On Wednesday, August 14 at approximately 10:37 p.m. London Police Services were called to Woodman Avenue near Queens Avenue following reports that a vehicle had struck a house. In addition to the house, a gas line was also struck resulting in an explosion that destroyed one house and impacted several other homes in the […]
Explosion
It’s quite an incredible scene here in Old East Village. Police say a car drove into a home and caused an explosion. Neighbours say other homes have since exploded, possibly as many as five. #ldnont pic.twitter.com/CMA6rX3s5f— Kate Dubinski (@KateDubinski) August 15, 2019
House explodes after vehicle hits gas line in London, Ont.
Source: House explodes after vehicle hits gas line in London, Ont. | CityTV
Old East Village explosion
“Could it have been worse? Absolutely”: Seven injured in Old East Village explosion
An explosion in Old East Village had residents rushing from their homes late Wednesday night in a chaotic scene that ultimately saw several homes destroyed or damaged.
Ultimately 12 people including first responders were assessed on scene for injuries with seven people being […]
Seven injured in Old East Village explosion
An explosion in Old East Village had residents rushing from their homes late Wednesday night in a chaotic scene that ultimately saw several homes destroyed or damaged.
Ultimately 12 people including first responders were assessed on scene for injuries with seven people being transported to hospital. Of those seven, one is a civilian, four are […]
London Fire Platoon Chief Gary Mosburger on Explosion in OEV
Source: London Fire Platoon Chief Gary Mosburger on Explosion in OEV | 1290 Talk Radio
Update
Updates from police/fire at 1am #ldnont pic.twitter.com/W1iRjW0PEL— Max Martin (@MaxatLFPress) August 15, 2019
June 2019
Portable radios would help keep fire inspectors safe
The job sends them into the line of fire, but instead of flames, fire inspectors battle hostility, hoarding, and flying smoke alarms.
It’s not an easy gig to enforce fire rules – especially in places you’re not wanted – which is why the London Fire Department is hoping to equip all of its prevention inspectors […]