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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Oct 03, 1957
Page
22
A warning links electrical fires and dust explosions in homes. It notes a Canadian woman was hospitalized for seven weeks in 1954 after dust from a vacuum cleaner exploded when dumped into a furnace, stressing the need to turn off power during fires to avoid electrocution and reduce yearly fire losses.
Governor General designates October 6 to 12 as Fire Prevention Week urging public education on fire safety. Vincent Massey emphasized fire protection of life and property in Canada, noting thousands of lives lost and hundreds of millions in damage over a decade.
Fire Chief Jack Newton appeals to Acton households to inspect for “firebug” hazards during Fire Prevention Week October 6-12. He cites Canada’s high per capita fire losses and urges voluntary home inspections, listing common danger spots such as unsecured rags near furnaces and exposed wiring, with local cooperation encouraged under provincial law.
A public fire prevention notice stresses that leaving a child unattended near fire can lead to jail under Canada’s Criminal Code. It urges parents to ensure children are cared for and notes baby sitting has become a recognized profession nationwide. Acton fire chief J Newton to issue babysitters cards during Fire Prevention Week.
Fire Chief Jack Newton announced Acton will join Canada in Fire Prevention Week October 8 to 12. He urged residents to follow safety rules year round and recalled the Great Chicago Fire anniversary on October 9, 1871, as context for vigilance.
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