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‼️‼️‼️PLEASE SHARE‼️‼️‼️ Since midnight, we’ve responded to 3 carbon monoxide calls in homes due to high winds blowing snow and blocking exterior vents. One home recorded carbon monoxide readings of over 200 parts per million (PPM). Please check your vents and clear snow if needed. #Ottawa #OttNews #OttCity
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‼️‼️‼️PLEASE SHARE‼️‼️‼️ With temperatures rising into the pluses today, ice conditions can change quickly. Please stay off the ice. Remember, no ice is safe ice. 🚫🧊🚫
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The fire code is changing in January and calls like this show exactly why.   At approximately 08:30 yesterday morning, the Ottawa Fire Services Communications Division received a 9-1-1 call from a resident in a two-storey townhome in the 0 to 100 block of Briggs Avenue reporting that their Carbon Monoxide (CO) alarm had activated. Firefighters arrived to find the resident waiting safely outside in fresh air. As crews approached the home, they detected a strong smell of natural gas and recorded Carbon Monoxide readings of 35 Parts Per Million (PPM) at the front door before making entry. Enbridge Gas was dispatched to the scene.   A full assessment was completed and Firefighters recorded readings of 45 PPM of CO throughout the home. High pressure fans were set up to ventilate the structure while crews worked to identify the source. Both attached townhomes were checked and no CO was found inside either unit. The investigation confirmed that the furnace had failed and was producing levels of approximately 3000 PPPM of CO, most of which was exhausting outside. Enbridge decommissioned the furnace and crews cleared the scene at 09:47.   A reminder that on January 1, 2026, the Ontario Fire Code will require every home with a fuel burning appliance, fireplace, or attached garage to have Carbon Monoxide alarms near every sleeping area and on every floor. Working alarms save lives.   #OttNews
‼️An important change is coming.‼️ ⬇️⬇️⬇️
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‼️‼️‼️PLEASE SHARE‼️‼️‼️ Today one of our Sector Chiefs encountered an 11-year-old skating on unsafe ice at Mahogany Landing in Manotick and asked him to leave due to open water. We’ve seen many community groups raise concerns about kids on unsafe ice. Please stay off the ice. No ice is safe ice. 🚫🧊🚫 #OttNews
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Lint isn’t harmless fluff. It’s fuel for a fire! Clean your dryer’s lint trap after every load and check the vent often. Stay safe, stay smart. #FireSafety #HomeTips 🔥
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Would you recognize the symptoms⁉️ #CarbonMonoxideAwarenessWeek ⬇️⬇️⬇️
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Reconnaîtriez-vous les symptômes ? ⬇️⬇️⬇️
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Notre équipe des effondrements structurels a été déployée après qu’un véhicule eut heurté une maison, hier après-midi à #Ottawa.   Vers 16 h 46, la Division des communications du Service des incendies d’Ottawa a reçu un appel de nos partenaires d’@OttawaPolice demandant de l’aide pour un véhicule qui a roulé dans une maison du pâté de maisons du 100, rue Queen Mary. Les pompiers sont arrivés sur les lieux quatre minutes après y avoir été envoyés et ont confirmé qu’une fourgonnette était passée à travers une haie de cèdres et avait roulé dans le garage d’une maison unifamiliale de deux étages.   Le conducteur, qui était le seul occupant de la fourgonnette, n’était pas coincé à l’intérieur et a pu sortir du véhicule. Les équipes ont éteint le moteur du véhicule, sont entrées dans la maison pour vérifier s’il y avait des dangers et ont confirmé qu’aucun résident ne se trouvait à l’intérieur après avoir discuté avec le propriétaire de la maison, qui est arrivé peu de temps après.   Des dommages structurels ont été décelés sur le côté ouest du garage et de la maison. L’équipe des effondrements structurels a été envoyée pour évaluer les dommages et a découvert que la poutre en I principale n’était plus soutenue puisque la fourgonnette avait fait ressortir deux poteaux 2x4 à double épaisseur. L’équipe a inspecté l’intérieur et a confirmé qu’il n’y avait pas d’autres dommages à la structure principale ou au deuxième étage au-dessus du garage.   Les équipes ont utilisé des blocs et deux grandes cales de 4x4 pour soutenir la poutre en I jusqu’à ce que la fourgonnette puisse être retirée. Une fois le véhicule enlevé, deux étais en T ont été installés pour fournir un soutien adéquat à la poutre. Un ingénieur de la Ville d’Ottawa a été envoyé sur les lieux, les équipes d’Hydro ont coupé l’électricité de la maison par mesure de précaution. Nous avons placé du ruban marqueur « Attention » autour de la zone du garage avant de quitter les lieux. 📸 OFS Photographer Jean Lalonde
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Our Structural Collapse Team was dispatched after a vehicle struck a home yesterday afternoon in #Ottawa.   At approximately 16:46, the Ottawa Fire Services Communications Division received a call from our partners at @OttawaPolice requesting assistance for a vehicle that had driven into a home in the 100 block of Queen Mary Street. Firefighters arrived on scene four minutes after being dispatched and confirmed a cargo van had driven through a cedar hedge and into the garage of a two-storey single-family home.   The driver, who was the only occupant of the van, was not trapped and was able to  exit the vehicle. Crews shut off the vehicle, entered the home to check for any hazards, and confirmed that no residents were inside after speaking with the homeowner who arrived shortly after.   Structural damage was identified on the west side of the garage and the house. The Structural Collapse Team was dispatched to evaluate the damage and found that a central I-beam was no longer supported after the van had pushed out a two-ply 2x4 post. The team inspected the interior and confirmed there was no additional damage to the main structure or the second floor above the garage. Crews used cribbing and two large 4x4 wedges to support the I-beam until the van could be removed. Once the vehicle was cleared, a two-post T-shore was installed to provide proper support for the beam. A City of Ottawa engineer was called to the scene, and hydro crews disconnected power to the home as a safety precaution. Caution tape was placed around the garage area before we cleared the scene. #OttNews 📸 OFS Photographer Jean Lalonde
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‼️Un changement important s’en vient.‼️ ⬇️⬇️⬇️
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‼️An important change is coming.‼️ ⬇️⬇️⬇️
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🚫🔥🚫 Une #InterdictionDeFeuxEnPleinAir est maintenant en vigueur pour la ville d'Ottawa. Les feux de camp, les tas de broussailles et les foyers extérieurs au bois ne sont pas autorisés pendant une interdiction. #OttNouvelles #Ottawa @ottawaville
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🚫🔥🚫 An #OpenAirFireBan is now in effect for the entire city of Ottawa. Campfires, brush piles, and wood burning outdoor fireplaces are not permitted during a ban. #OttNews #OttCity #Ottawa @ottawacity
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❌ Myth: “I’ll smell carbon monoxide if there’s a leak.” ✅ Truth: CO is odorless and invisible. Only a working CO alarm can alert you. Test yours today! #COAwareness #FireSafety
Firefighters respond to dangerous levels of carbon monoxide in Orleans home   At approximately 06:26 this morning, the Ottawa Fire Services Communications Division received a 9-1-1 call from a resident in the 300 block of Amiens Street reporting that their carbon monoxide (CO) alarm was sounding in their single-family home.   Our Dispatcher immediately instructed the two occupants to wait outside in the fresh air until Firefighters arrived. Upon arrival, Firefighters confirmed CO readings of 100 parts per million (PPM) at the front entrance. One resident, who had been waiting outside, was feeling lightheaded. Firefighters administered oxygen, and our partners from @OttawaParamedic were called to the scene to provide further assessment.   Wearing full protective equipment and breathing apparatus, Firefighters entered the home to investigate. CO levels as high as 375 PPM were detected in the basement near the boiler and hot water tank. Crews shut down both appliances and began ventilating the home by opening windows and using high-powered fans to clear the air. @EnbridgeGas was called to assist. Firefighters continued to monitor air quality until CO levels dropped to 0 PPM. Enbridge technicians confirmed the source of the leak was the boiler, and they were left in control of the scene.   Firefighters cleared the incident at 08:15.   Safety reminder: Carbon monoxide is an invisible, odourless gas that can be deadly. Exposure to CO levels above 70 PPM can cause symptoms such as headaches, dizziness, and nausea, while prolonged exposure above 150 PPM can be life-threatening. Ensure your home is equipped with working CO alarms on every level, especially near sleeping areas, and have all fuel-burning appliances inspected annually by a qualified technician.
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Les pompiers sont intervenus pour des niveaux dangereux de monoxyde de carbone dans une maison à Orléans   Vers 6 h 26 ce matin, la Division des communications du Service des incendies d’Ottawa a reçu un appel au 9-1-1 d’un résident du pâté de maisons situé au 300, rue Amiens, signalant que l’avertisseur de monoxyde de carbone de sa maison unifamiliale sonnait.   Notre répartiteur a immédiatement donné l’ordre aux deux occupants d’attendre à l’extérieur à l’air frais jusqu’à l’arrivée des pompiers. À leur arrivée, les pompiers ont confirmé des lectures de CO de 100 parties par million (ppm) à l’entrée à l’avant de la résidence. Un résident, qui attendait à l’extérieur, se sentait étourdi. Les pompiers lui ont administré de l’oxygène, et nos partenaires d’@OttawaParamedic ont été envoyés sur les lieux pour une évaluation plus approfondie.   Vêtus de leur équipement de protection complet et d’appareils respiratoires autonomes, les pompiers sont entrés dans la maison afin d’investiguer. Des niveaux de CO atteignant 375 ppm ont été détectés dans le sous-sol près de la chaudière et du réservoir d’eau chaude. Les équipes ont éteint les deux appareils et ont commencé à ventiler la maison en ouvrant les fenêtres et en utilisant des ventilateurs à haute pression pour purifier l’air.   L’aide d’@EnbridgeGas a été demandée. Les pompiers ont continué de surveiller la qualité de l’air jusqu’à ce que les niveaux de CO soient redescendus à 0 ppm. Les techniciens d’Enbridge ont confirmé que la source de la fuite provenait de la chaudière et on leur a confié le contrôle des lieux.   Les pompiers ont quitté les lieux de l’incident à 8 h 15.   Rappel de sécurité : le monoxyde de carbone est un gaz invisible et inodore qui peut être mortel. L’exposition à des niveaux de CO excédant 70 ppm peut causer des symptômes comme des maux de tête, des étourdissements et des nausées, tandis qu’une exposition prolongée à des niveaux de plus de 150 ppm peut être mortelle. Assurez-vous que votre maison est dotée d’avertisseurs de CO fonctionnels à chaque étage, particulièrement près des chambres, et que les appareils au gaz sont inspectés annuellement par un technicien qualifié.
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Firefighters respond to dangerous levels of carbon monoxide in Orleans home   At approximately 06:26 this morning, the Ottawa Fire Services Communications Division received a 9-1-1 call from a resident in the 300 block of Amiens Street reporting that their carbon monoxide (CO) alarm was sounding in their single-family home.   Our Dispatcher immediately instructed the two occupants to wait outside in the fresh air until Firefighters arrived. Upon arrival, Firefighters confirmed CO readings of 100 parts per million (PPM) at the front entrance. One resident, who had been waiting outside, was feeling lightheaded. Firefighters administered oxygen, and our partners from @OttawaParamedic were called to the scene to provide further assessment.   Wearing full protective equipment and breathing apparatus, Firefighters entered the home to investigate. CO levels as high as 375 PPM were detected in the basement near the boiler and hot water tank. Crews shut down both appliances and began ventilating the home by opening windows and using high-powered fans to clear the air. @EnbridgeGas was called to assist. Firefighters continued to monitor air quality until CO levels dropped to 0 PPM. Enbridge technicians confirmed the source of the leak was the boiler, and they were left in control of the scene.   Firefighters cleared the incident at 08:15.   Safety reminder: Carbon monoxide is an invisible, odourless gas that can be deadly. Exposure to CO levels above 70 PPM can cause symptoms such as headaches, dizziness, and nausea, while prolonged exposure above 150 PPM can be life-threatening. Ensure your home is equipped with working CO alarms on every level, especially near sleeping areas, and have all fuel-burning appliances inspected annually by a qualified technician.
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💥#FridayFireFact!💥 #DYK? A fire🔥 can double in size every 30 seconds! That’s why working smoke alarms & a quick escape plan🏃🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️ are lifesavers. ⏱️ Seconds count — be ready! #FireSafetyFriday #PlanAndPractice
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As the leaves fall, let’s rise to fire safety🍂 🔥 Have your furnace & chimney inspected 🧯 Keep space heaters 3 ft from anything flammable 🔋 Check smoke & CO alarms 🚪 Review & practice your fire escape plan #FireSafety #FallTips #StaySafe
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🚨 Quick quiz: 🚨 What’s loud, life-saving, and needs your attention every month? ✅ Your smoke alarm! #TestItTuesday
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Sometimes family looks a little bit different on Thanksgiving. Happy Thanksgiving from ours to yours! 🦃
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