No major injuries are being reported following a small fire in a residential housing unit on Garrison Petawawa. On Thursday (November 14th), Garrison Firefighters responded to a call at 3 Reichwald Crescent and prevented the situation from escalating further. Eight Firefighters and Military Police responded to the scene. One resident was treated as a precaution for possible smoke inhalation and damages were limited to the apartment of origin. The Garrison Petawawa Fire Department is reminding residents to be vigilant when it comes to fire prevention. Going into the festive season, remember the basics: water your trees, never leave Christmas lights plugged in while away, use thermostatically controlled deep fryers, keep a lid near the stove, and it never hurts to purchase and have a fire extinguisher nearby and accessible. An investigation into the cause of the fire remains under investigation.
Garrison Petawawa Firefighters respond to apartment fire on Thursday
Nov 15, 2019 | 4:52 PM