Fire department says tampering with, overcharging batteries is the issue
Overcharged electric bike battery believed to be cause
Structure fire reported just after 8:30 a.m. on June 9
Online dashboard will launch in Coquitlam, Surrey, and Port Alberni in July
No one at the scene of homeless camp in city park when Nanaimo Fire Rescue crews arrive
Heavy smoke left firefighters uncertain of source, reinforcements called out
Lone occupant exited car, called 911 before car erupted in flames in Royal Oak
Plans are for a new mall at the site
Police say the victim’s identity is not being released because their family hasn’t yet been notified
Firefighters say smoke alarm may have saved life of next-door neighbour
Fire that completely destroyed a shipping trailer remains under investigation
Fire department calls it ‘the fire many people were anticipating’
Several other fire departments have been called out to provide aid
Craft had approximately 1,000 litres of diesel fuel on board
Fire spread to roof of building, but crews able to knock down flames
Fire at Quaaout Lodge Sunday morning, May 22, in Squilax
Family, friends and strangers look to help support displaced family