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Man taken to hospital after explosion in forested area behind Powell River police station

RCMP Nathan Maley -
An overnight explosion near the Powell River RCMP detachment left one man with injuries. 

Part of Highway 101 open to alternating traffic

Uncategorized Justin Waddell -
A section of Highway 101 between Tla'amin and Lund is operating with single lane alternating traffic after a structure...

qRD to exclude fossil fuel heat sources as wood stove alternatives in rebate program

News Justin Waddell -
Powell River residents wanting to go from a wood stove to a gas heat source may not be able...

Young boy saved parents’ life in Townsite duplex fire: Deputy Fire Chief

News Justin Goulet -
POWELL RIVER, B.C. – On September 11th, a family in Powell River lost their home. Fortunately, thanks to quick thinking...

No injuries in Millennium Park Trail fire

News Justin Goulet -
POWELL RIVER, B.C. – The Powell River Fire Department is reminding people to be extra vigilant in light of...

Open Fire Ban to be Lifted in Coastal Fire Centre on Friday

News Justin Goulet -
As of 12:00 PM on Friday, September 29th, all open fires will be permitted throughout the Coastal Fire Centre's...

Crews douse blaze on Burnaby Street

News Justin Goulet -
Powell River fire crews worked for about 3 hours to put out a blaze on Burnaby Street this week. ...

Use caution when driving through smoke zones

News Justin Goulet -
With the wildfires continuing to burn throughout the province, officials are reminding drivers to take extra cautions when behind...

Fire crews remind residents of dangers of short grass fires

News Justin Goulet -
Fire officials are reminding residents to be smart. Powell River's Deputy Chief Rocky Swanson says it's important to keep...

The importance of reporting fires ASAP

News Justin Goulet -
Fire crews are asking residents to call in any fires immediately. Powell River Fire was called out to a beach...

Coastal Fire urging caution in the woods

News Justin Goulet -
Coastal Fire Centre crews are reminding people to be careful in the woods. Crews were called out to a human-caused...

Watch out for self-igniting rags

News Justin Goulet -
Fire crews are reminding residents to properly store shop rags that are used for paint or oil. Powell...

Woman Rescued From Burning Building

News Justin Goulet -
Earlier this morning, at approximately 6:30 AM, a Powell River RCMP officer on patrol spotted a residence on fire...

Auxiliary Firefighters Training in Powell River

News Justin Goulet -
Training is underway for Powell River's newest firefighters. Deputy Chief Rocky Swanson says they've added 12 local auxiliaries to...

Powell River Fire kept busy this weekend

News Justin Goulet -
It was a busy weekend for Powell River Fire Crews. Deputy Chief Rocky Swanson says the types of calls...

Fire chief reminding residents on importance of emergency kits

News Justin Goulet -
Powell River's fire chief is urging residents to make sure emergency kits and emergency plans are up to date....
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