Trapper's cabin tragedy near Carrot River
A fire at an isolated trapper's cabin near Carrot River Saskatchewan killed three year old Terrance Whitecap and seriously burned four relatives. Malcolm Whitecap with Red Earth Reserve suffered burns to hands and feet, wife burned on legs and thighs, Seymour burned on hands and face, Louis Yound burned on neck face and back. all were in serious condition. They were flown to Carrot River hospital by RCMP and a Carrot River Airways plane after the blaze started when kerosene ignited during an attempted early morning fire.
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Carrot River
Saskatchewan
Terrance Whitecap
Malcolm Whitecap
Red Earth Indian Reserve
Seymour
Louis Yound
Carrot River Airways
RCMP
Whitecap
TV Picture Tube Implosion Hazard Cited
A TV picture tube can explode like a hand grenade in a fire. protect occupants by covering the set with a rug to suppress shards and reduce injury risk.
Fire Chief Warns Against Cleaning With Flammable Liquids
Chief Wilson cautions that vapors from gasoline and other flammable liquids can ignite and explode, especially in attics and basements. He urges non flammable solvents, proper ventilation, and minimal liquid use, noting carbon tetrachloride vapors are also dangerous. Fire Prevention Week should be observed year round.
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Wison
Greater Fire Precautions Innisfail Alberta
Advice urges property owners and renters to conduct regular fire safety checks at home farm or business. Emphasizes inspecting pipes wiring heating equipment motors and similar risks to prevent costly damage and protect families neighbors and lives. Section stresses fire safety as 90 percent common sense and 10 percent effort.
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Innisfail, Alta
Power Lawnmowers Refuel Caution Fire Hazard Warning
Instruction warns that fueling a hot power lawnmower can cause a dangerous blast. It notes one gallon of gasoline can explode with the force of 83 pounds of dynamite, urging safety to let engines cool before refueling.
Batoche Blaze Kills Six Children and One Adult
Smoldering ruins depict the Batoche fire last Thursday night that claimed six Hryciuk children and Edmond Pilon of Saskatoon. The family resided in a basement of an unfinished farmhouse, with only cement walls remaining after the blaze. RCMP Corporal Bill Preston from the Rosthern detachment surveys the scene.
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William Hryciuk
Edmond Pilon
Saskatoon
Cpl
Bill Preston
Rosthern Detchment
RCMP
Fire in Regina bungalow raises $2500 loss
A light bulb ignited drapes in a four room bungalow at 700 Empress street causing $2500 damage. Mrs Atchison and three children escaped through smoke as Mar garet 5 Gordon 4 and nine month old Katherine were involved. Firefighters controlled the blaze in about 25 minutes. bungalow insured.
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Regina
Ronchison
Empress Street
Atchison
Margaret
Gordon
Teacher suffers burns in mishap at Inkster School
Mrs Rachel Geppard, teacher at Inkster School west of Codette, sustained severe burns to face arms and chest when a tightly closed cocoa pail exploded while heating on the stove for pupils lunch. She was taken to Nipawin hospital for treatment.
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Codette
Rachel Geppard
Inkster School
Here
Nipawin Hospital
Tragedy Strikes Batoche Family Fire Kills Six Children
A farmhouse fire near Batoche, 15 miles northeast of Rosthern, Saskatchewan, claimed the lives of six Hryciuk children aged four months to seven years and an elderly visitor Edmund Pilon. Parents survived shock levels, fire investigated by RCMP, no inquest planned. Funeral services held by Rev Denis Dubuc OML.
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William Hryciuk
Batoche
Edmond Pilon
Saskatoon
Hryciuk
Herbert
Michael
Richard
Marlene
Kathleen
Stephen
Pilon
Rosthern
Sam Billey
RCMP
Exploding kerosene fire claims family in Yukon home
Almer Gronsdahl of Norse Quay told RCMP that a kerosene light exploded after he used fuel to start a fire. The blast engulfed the farm home killing his 53 year old wife and eight year old daughter Donna, while three sons aged 10, 12, and 11 escaped through a upstairs window with injuries. The blaze singed hair and burned forearms as flames raced up the stairs. The mother and daughter were asleep in separate rooms and did not escape.
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Yorkton
Grie
Almer Gronsdahl
Norse Quay
RCMP
Pelly
Donna
Alvin
Douglas
Gary
Wind driven fire destroys Milton family home
In Milton Ontario a frame house on the Appleby line was engulfed as strong winds fed an inferno that destroyed the home in under an hour. Unemployed Orenda worker Norman Wightman and his family lost belongings worth about 3 000 dollars with no insurance. Neighbors housed the family that night.
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Milton, Ont
Orenda
Appleby
Milton
Horrible Death by Fire Stuns Community
A burning incident claims multiple victims, including children, leaving survivors scarred mentally and physically. Investigations seek to determine causes and prevent future tragedies.
Camrose Fire Brigade Praised For Courage And Pumping Strength
In Camrose Alberta the local fire brigade including Fire Chief Webb receives praise for handling hoses and nozzles under danger. The piece notes the city’s few costly fires in 10 12 years and highlights the pumping tests of the water system and the double auxiliary pumping setup that maintained pressure during the crisis.
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Camrose
Alta
Webb
John Russell
Byers Mills
Massey-Harris Agency
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Hask. Valley News, Resthern, Sask
Wilson
Gil
Star-Phoenix Photos
Rosthern Union Hospital
St. Antoine
Denis Dubuc O.M
Norman W. Wightman
Hamilton
Paul
Fairview
Brock Harris
Ily
R. Wallace
George Bundy
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