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Newspaper
Hamiota Echo
Location
Hamiota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Oct 15, 1958
Page
7
Saskatchewan minister urges public concern and education on fire safety. 1957 saw 1772 fires causing $2,063,808.76 in losses and 32 fatalities. Officials praise progress but call for continued support, better equipment, and strict adherence to laws and rules.
A UN 1952 international summary ranks Canada high in fire losses per capita, with $8.18 per person in 1957, far above European and U S figures. Fire causes include men women children and lightning, while nine of ten fires stem from careless behavior. Fire Prevention Week urges lessons for all Canadians, especially children, to prevent tragic deaths and injuries.
A series of tragic flash fires in Saskatchewan recounts how everyday actions sparked deadly blazes. An elderly couple, a family with children, and others lost as matches, gas, hot oil, and ignition sources transformed routine moments into lethal fires.
Practical tips from Canada's 27 000 firefighters warn do it yourself projects can be hazardous. Blow torches welding gear out in open spaces risk ignition and glass bottles fuels must stay sealed and unbroken. Clean up shavings and debris daily to keep work areas safe and efficient.
A household fire breaks out after occupants leave. The kitchen pot roasts dry and catches fire as gossiping neighbors ignore duties. On a nearby farm a smudge to deter mosquitoes escapes control and destroys a new barn. Authorities seek causes.
Use Ansul Dry Chemical for Class B and C fires and contact information provided for further details.
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