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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Oct 03, 1963
Page
24
A Canadian federation reports heat systems cause 13 percent of fires and over 120 million dollars in annual damage. With winter near, it urges insured households to install recognized and approved heating equipment to avoid costly losses.
The text lists steps for installing and maintaining home heating gear. It mentions keeping stoves and furnaces in good repair, stalling equipment, routing pipes through wall partitions, using clean fuel, storing spare kerosene away from vents, and using fireplace screens to prevent sparks.
A local acton fire brigade features 30 trained volunteer firefighters who man the trucks, train tirelessly, and pursue fire prevention both in the hall and in the community. They maintain equipment, conduct inspections, and support town sports with funds from ticket sales while promoting safety at homes and offices.
A calm, nonintrusive voluntary home inspection program offers residents a private written report of fire hazards with no name used, no gossip about neighbors, and no guidance on contractors. Firefighters may knock on doors to offer help and emphasize respect for homeowners privacy.
Fragmented text reports increasing child casualties from fires in Canada with references to deadly outcomes and new statistics. The partial OCR mentions rising numbers and warnings but lacks coherent details or dates.
The Acton Volunteer Fire Department reportedly earned praise for efficiency, boasting an enviable record among townships last year. Fire totals show damages of 2582 dollars in the township and 8080 in Acton, with no deaths but homes temporarily homeless. The department is organized into three companies led by Chief YVnek Hotes and Deputy Pine Chief Hill Williams, listing captain and crew rosters with names such as Hern Vien Hort, Alf Dubs, and Dens Misor Waste.
The fire at a Canadian plant leaves 42 employees permanently out of work while the factory’s buildings suffer severe damage. Losses loom as the firm faces a long rebuilding period with estimates that many workers may not return for at least a year. The union and authorities face the challenge of layoffs and job preservation amid the disaster.
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