PFD Media Releases
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Call Number: 2

01/22/2010
19:00
Aylmer Street North
Basement Fire
$2500.00
8528226
A/PC Don Broersma
At 3:40 PM on January 22, 2010 the Peterborough Fire Department received a report of a basement fire. 6 Fire Department apparatus and 17 personnel were dispatched to the scene. Upon arrival, there was smoke coming out of an entranceway to the basement area of a rooming house. Some of the occupants had already left the building and, upon our arrival, the rest of the occupants were evacuated immediately. A crew advanced a hoseline to the basement area and had the fire knocked down within minutes. 2 occupants were treated by paramedics but did not require hospitalization. 2 other occupants have been displaced from the rooms for at least the night. The fire is under investigation by the Fire Prevention Division of the Peterborough Fire Department.

Call Number: 3

02/11/2010
21:14
Whitefield Road
8621084
NA
8621084
A/PC Marks
Peterborough Fire responded with Cavan-Monaghan fire to a house fire on Whitefield Road (auto aid area), on arrival the house was fully involved. Majority of the fire was knocked down, CM arrived with tanker support. The scene was transferred to Cavan-Monaghan Fire on arrival,PFD units were released from the scene. Cause is undetermined at this time and under investigation by Cavan-Monaghan Fire Services

Call Number: 4

02/18/2010
23:00
Talwood Dr
Kitchen Fire
$5,000
8633336
P/C Hutchinson
Peterborough Fire Services responded to the report of a kitchen fire on the seventh floor of 1001 Talwood Dr at 18:34hrs. Additional calls were received reporting smoke on several upper floors of the apartment building. Fire crews arrived on the seventh floor to find the hallway full of smoke and located the apartment involved to discover the fire was out. The building was quickly ventilated and many of the tenants who had evacuated to the main lobby were allowed to return to their units. Three tenants of the fire unit were transported to Peterborough Regional Hospital by ambulance for observation of smoke inhalation. The cause of the fire was cooking related with damage estimated at $5,000. Peterborough Lakefield Community Police were on scene as well as a representative of the Peterborough County Disaster Trust Fund who provided the three tenants affected with temporary accommodation.

Call Number: 5

02/20/2010
01:00
Park St. N
Structure Fire
$ 65000
8634897
A/PC Guest
Peterborough Fire Services in conjunction with Peterborough Lakefield Community Police and Peterborough EMS responded to a reported structure fire in the vicinity of Park St. N and Dalhousie St. at approximately 2100 hrs. Feb. 19th. On arrival Fire Crews located a fire on the second floor with fire venting and extending to the roof and attic space. Initial reports indicated an occupant trapped on the third floor and multiple fire crews entered the structure for fire attack, search, and rescue. The fire was quickly brought under control however search crews were unable to locate the missing person. All occupants were subsequently located unharmed and out of the structure. Members of The Peterborough County Disaster Trust did attend to assist displaced residents. The cause of the fire is currently under investigation with a preliminary damage estimate of $65000.

Call Number: 6

03/22/10
14:50
Stewart Street
House Fire
$ 40,000
8722950
Platoon Chief James
A fire in a finished attic space resulted in a $40,000 loss to the structure,and water damage to the rest of the two story house. All occupants escaped safely or were accounted for, and there was no injuries to fire fighting personnel.The incident is currently being investigated as to cause, by The Fire Prevention Division of the Peterborough Fire Department.Paramedics and Police stood by until the incident was terminated.

Call Number: 7

04/03/2010
01:40
Dublin Street
Overheated Pot on Stove
$400.00
8744407
Platoon Chief James
Smoke exiting a building on Dublin Street, caused the Peterborough Fire Department to be alerted at 00:31 hours by neighbors. Upon further investigation, an overheated pot of food on the stove, resulted in the tenant being removed and sent to the hospital for possible smoke inhalation. The Disaster Trust Fund is assisting the individual with accommodations for the evening.There were no other injuries and limited damage to the building due to, forcible entry.

Call Number: 8

04/07/10
15:45
Clonsila Avenue
Kitchen Fire
$42,000
8753375
Platoon Chief James
An overheated pot of oil on a stove caused approximately $42,000 damage to the building and contents, but no injuries to the occupants, of a Clonsila Avenue Unit.The fire caused extensive damage to the kitchen and heavy smoke damage through out. The Disaster Trust Fund has provided assistance.

Call Number: 9

04/07/10
15:45
Clonsilla Avenue
Kitchen Fire
$42,000.00
8753375
Platoon Chief James
An overheated pot of oil on a stove caused approximately $42,000 damage to the building and contents, but no injuries to the occupants, of a Clonsilla Avenue unit. The fire caused extensive damage to the kitchen and heavy smoke damage through out. The Disaster Trust Fund has provided assistance.

Call Number: 10

04/13/2010
19:20
Edgewater Boulevard
Bridge Fire
$750,000
8761763
Platoon Chief James
Peterborough Fire Department responded to a fully involved bridge fire over the CPR tracks on Edgewater Boulevard at 19:20 hours. Current estimates of damage may reach $750,000. No injuries were reported, but the incident is being investigated by the Ontario Fire Marshal's Office.

Call Number: 11

04/27/10
0345
ODette Rd.
Structure Fire
$4,000
8783458
PC Gow
Peterborough Fire Services responded 5 vehicles to a reported structure fire, at 0211 hrs. On arrival, the fire was found to be on the rear exterior deck of the single family dwelling. The fire was quickly extinguished, and the home checked for fire extension. Cause is suspected to be careless use of smoking articles. One occupant suffered smoke inhalation and was treated at the scene by the Peterborough Ambulance Service. There were no other reported injuries. A neighbor in the area noticed the fire and alerted the dwelling's occupants. Peterborough-Lakefield Community Police Service also attended the scene.

Call Number: 12

05/04/2010
23:15
Edinburgh Street
House Fire
$25,000
8796235
P/C Hutchinson
Peterborough Fire Services responded at 18:52hrs to a reported porch fire at a rooming house on Edinburgh Street. On arrival the entire front porch was engulfed in flames and tenants were exiting the building at the rear of the property. Firefighters quickly extinguished the fire and initiated salvage and overhaul operations. There were no injuries and damage is roughly estimated at $25,000. Fire investigators on scene suspect that misuse of smoking materials contributed to the cause of the fire. Peterborough Lakefield Community Police and EMS crews were on scene and a representative of the Peterborough Community Disaster Trust Fund was also on scene to provide approximately eight tenants who were displaced with temporary accommodation.

Call Number: 13

05/08/10
0400
Lake St.
Car Fire
$5000
8801201
PC Gow
At 02:58 hrs., Peterborough Fire Services responded 3 vehicles and 10 firefighters to the report of a car fire near a structure. On arrival, a fully involved vehicle was found parked approximately one meter from a multi-unit dwelling. Fire crews quickly extinguished the fire, subsequently carrying out overhaul and salvage operations to both the vehicle and the home. Cause is under investigation by the Peterborough Fire Services - Fire Prevention Division. Peterborough Lakefield Community Police attended the scene. There were no injuries.

Call Number: 14

05/19/2010
0227
Wallace Point Rd
Garage fire
$75,000
8816562
Acting Platoon Chief Manser
At approximately 2:30 this morning the Peterborough Fire Service responded to a garage fire on Wallace Point Road. Firefighter arrived to discover an attached garage fully involved in fire. The rapid action of the 17 responding fire fighters quickly brought to blaze under control preventing the fire from spreading to the attached house. A working smoke detector on the first floor alerted the 4 occupants who evacuated the building and called firefighters from the neighbor's house. Fire and smoke damage to the garage and home is estimated at $75,000. The fire's cause remains under investigation.

Call Number: 15

05/29/2010
22:40
Ashburnham Drive
Barbecue Fire
$7500 Dollars
8836415
P/C Hutchinson
Peterborough Fire Services responded at 13:45hrs to a reported barbecue on fire close to the club house at the Lift Lock Golf Club. On arrival Fire crews encountered a fully engulfed barbecue with flames spreading to the exterior wall of the club house which is cladded with wood vertical siding over cement blocks. The fire was under control and extinquished within three minutes with ventilation, salvage and overhaul operations initiated. The majority of damage was kept to the exterior of the building with some damage to an interior washroom ceiling that was removed to check for fire extension. There were no injuries and damage is estimated at $7500 dollars. Cause of the fire is suspected mechanical failure with the barbecue. Peterborough Lakefield Community Police and an EMS crew were also in attendance. The Club House was back in operation approximately ninety minutes after the fire started.

Call Number: 16

06/17/2010
0300
Raymond St.
Explosion
Undetermined
8863571
P/C Guest
Peterborough Fire Services responded 5 vehicles with 15 Fire Fighters to a reported fire and explosion on Raymond St. in the City of Peterborough. Upon arrival, a large volume of smoke and fire was visible from the first and second floors at both the front and rear of the property with obvious structural damage. Initial reports indicated all occupants were out of the structure however several occupants were unaccounted for. Fire crews entered the structure for search and fire suppression and were able to quickly bring the fire under control. Fire crews remain on scene at this time. Three people were treated on scene by Peterborough Fire Services and Peterborough City/County EMS and subsequently transported to PRHC. The condition of those transported is currently unknown. The incident is currently under investigation by Peterborough Fire Services, The Peterborough Lakefield Community Police Service and the Ontario Fire Marshal. Peterborough Utility Services, Enbridge Gas, TSSA and the Peterborough City/County Disaster Trust Fund also attended.

Call Number: 17

06/21/2010
2320
Westcott Street
House fire
$60,000
8871435
Acting Platoon Chief Keith Manser
At approximately 7:20 this evening the Peterborough Fire Service responded to the report of a house Fire on Westcott Street. Upon arrival firefighters discovered a second story bedroom fire. The fire was quickly brought under control by the team of 17 fire department staff however the house suffered $60,000 in fire and related damage. One of the seven occupants suffered second degree burns and was treated at the scene by firefighters before being transported to PRHC by ambulance. The fire cause is under investigation by the Fire Prevention Division and Peterborough Lakefield Community Police.

Call Number: 18

07/06/10
22:30
Hospital Drive.
Electrical Failure
None Available
8900100
Platoon Chief James
An alarm was received for this address at 19:02 hours, necessitating a full response by Peterborough Fire services. Upon arrival, the alarm was originating from an electrical area of the Hospital, and had set off the fire alarm.This left people stranded in three different elevators. Further investigation revealed that a major component in the electrical supply had failed, causing actuation of an emergency generator. By 20:00 hours all occupants had been removed from the elevators and the alarm system restored to normal. At no time were the elevator occupants in distress or danger. One crew remained on scene until electrical conditions were stabilized.

Call Number: 19

07/09/10
00:13
Aylmer St.N.
bedroom fire
$ 500
8903927
Acting P/C Erdmann
Just after midnight, Peterborough Fire Services responded to fire in a bedroom in the lower unit of a duplex on Aylmer St.N. 15 fire personnel on 5 fire apparatus quickly searched the building and extinguished the fire with minimal damage. Peterborough Lakefield Community Police, Peterborough County Ambulance, and the City/County Disaster trust fund attended to assist the occupants. Peterborough Fire Services Fire Prevention Division are investigating the cause, which is suspected to be careless use of smoking materials, as well as the effect of smoke detectors found on the premises. None of the occupants were injured and all were able to return to their residence.

Call Number: 20

07/14/2010
06:40
CHEMONG RD
8912221
100,000
8912221
APC Lindsay
PFD responded to a structure fire on Chemong Rd. as an automatic aid to Smith Ennismore Lakefield Fire Department. Lighting was the suspected cause of the fire. There were no injuries. The estimated damage was $100,000.

Call Number: 21

07/16/2010
0722
Parkhill Road
Garage Fire
$5000
8918476
Acting Platoon Chief Manser
Shortly after 0400 this morning Peterborough Fire Service crews responded to a reported Garage fire on Parkhill Road. Upon arrival, a single car detached garaged was confirmed to be involved in fire. The fire was effectively extinguished in minutes by the first arriving pump crew. Damage was limited to the exterior of the building and is estimated at $5000. The cause of the fire remains undetermined

Call Number: 22

07/21/10
17:24
Wolsley St.
Barbecue Fire
$3000.
8928977
A/PC Reid
The Peterborough Fire Services responded to a reported barbecue fire at the rear of a single family dwelling on Wolsley St. On arrival a propane barbecue was found burning on a deck attached to the structure.The occupant of the residence had partially extinguished the fire prior to the Fire Services arrival. Firefighters completed the extinguishment with a hose line. The fire had spread to a deck and fence. There was heat damage to other parts of the structure. Smoke alarms in the residence operated. There were no injuries. The occupant was able to return to the home.

Call Number: 23

07/25/2010
1658
Weller Street
House Fire
$75,000
8938264
Acting Platoon Chief Manser
At approximately 5 pm this evening Peterborough Fire Services responded to a report of a house fire. Fielding several 911 calls, dispatchers passed on that there were flames coming from windows at the rear of the home. Upon arrival, heavy fire was confirmed and two pumper crews supported by additional firefighters methodically isolated then extinguished the intense fire. The building occupants were not home at the time of the fire. The cause has been identified as an unattended burning candle. Damage has been estimated at $75,000

Call Number: 24

07/26/2010
0700
Park Street North
House Fire
$70,000
8938664
Acting Platoon Chief Manser
At approximately 4 am this morning the Peterborough Fire Department responded to a second overnight house fire. Upon arrival smoke and flame were visible from the second floor of a 2 1/2 story brick home. A fire Department team of 17 coordinated efforts to bring the fire under control. No one was in the building at the time and the cause of the fire has become a joint Fire Department and Police investigation. Damage is placed at $70,000

Call Number: 25

24/08/2010
04:30
Alexander Court
Apartment Fire
$10,000
8990329
P/C Russell
Peterborough Fire Services responded to an automatic alarm at the above location and time with 15 Firefighters and 5 apparatus. Upon arrival occupants directed crews to the 3rd floor where smoke had filled the hallway and fire was showing under the door of an apartment.Crews forced the door open and extinguished the fire quickly. There was nobody home at the time of the fire. Damage was estimated at $10,000. The cause of the fire is undetermined and being investigated by the Peterborough Fire Services Fire Prevention Division and the Peterborough Lakefield Community Police.

Call Number: 26

09/26/10
0100
Water St. North
Structure Fire
$100.00
9046146
Platoon Chief James
A small fire in a structure being renovated on Water Street, is currently being investigated by Peterborough Fire Services Prevention Division.There were no injuries, but aproximately $100.00 dollars damage was caused to the building and contents. Individuals were seen in the area shortly before the fire broke out.The fire was quickly extinguished upon arrival of Fire and Police Services.

Call Number: 27

10/22/2010
00:35:48
Dickson St.
Structure Fire
Unknown at this time
9087209
Platoon Chief Larry Russell
The Peterborough Fire services responded to a 911 call reporting a structure fire on Dickson St. On route information of people trapped on the third floor was received. Upon arrival 2 occupants were removed from a third story apartment and transported to the Peterborough Regional Hospital. The fire was quickly extinguished and the building searched and cleared of other occupants. Arrangements were made by the Emergency Planning Department for the other occupants (approximately 30) to be accommodated for the night. The disaster trust fund was called for assistance. The Ontario Fire Marshal has been called in and the Peterborough Fire Services Fire Prevention Division along with the Peterborough Lakefield Community Police continue to investigate for cause

Call Number: 28

10/30/2010
15:30
Montgomery St.
Structure Fire
$30,000
9098844
PC Gow
Peterborough Fire Services responded 5 vehicles to a reported structure fire at 12:29 hrs. today. On arrival, a large amount of smoke and flame were present at the rear of a detached dwelling. All occupants had exited the home. Fire crews entered the structure and quickly carried out extinguishment. Fire personnel remained on the scene carrying out ventilation and salvage activities. There were no injuries. Cause is under investigation by the Peterborough Fire Services, Fire Prevention Division. Peterborough Ambulance Service, and the Peterborough Lakefield Community Police also attended. Additional firefighters were called in, from off duty - to staff a standby pumper due to multiple fire calls occurring simultaneously.

Call Number: 29

11/22/2010
11:30
Lansdowne West
Gas Main Break
-
9131855
Chief Gervais
Gas to the homes and businesses along Lansdowne West to Dobin Rd. will remain off until mid-day tomorrow to allow the necessary repairs to be completed. If residents in the effected area require the assistance of the City’s Emergency Management Division they can call 705-875-5237 Enbridge Gas customers can direct their questions to the company’s twenty-four hour inquiry line at 1-866-763-5427

Call Number: 30

12/25/10
10:45
Juliet Rd.
Fire in Kitchen
$8,000
9187566
Platoon Chief James
A fire on the counter in a kitchen at 09:21 hrs, caused aproximately $8,000 damage to a house on Juliet Road. A box of articles were ignited when a stove was accidentally turned on beside them.A smoke detector in the area sounded, allowing the occupants to escape safely.Peterborough Fire Services responded to quickly extinguish the fire, and evacuate the extensive smoke.

Call Number: 31

12/30/2010
12:15
Philip St.
Structure Fire
$120,000
9193056
PC GOW
Peterborough Fire Services responded 5 vehicles, with 15 firefighters to a reported structure fire. Upon arrival, fire crews found heavy smoke exiting a single family dwelling. Two occupants had escaped the fire with no injuries. The smoke detector in the area of the fire was functional and alerted the occupants. Firefighters entered the basement of the dwelling, and carried out extinguishment. Overhaul and salvage activities are being carried out currently. The Peterborough Fire Services, Fire Prevention Division is currently investigating the cause of the fire. The Peterborough/Lakefield Police Service, and the Peterborough County Ambulance Service attended the scene. Off-duty firefighters were called in to staff a stand-by pumper, responding to other emergency incidents.

Call Number: 32

01/26/11
2230
Hilliard St.
Structure Fire
$140,000
9239495
PC Ron Gow
5 Peterborough Fire Service vehicles responded to a reported structure fire. Response time was 3.5 minutes, where fire crews found large amounts of smoke and flame exiting a single family dwelling. The two occupants of the home had exited on their own, prior to PFS arrival, and suffered no injuries. Firefighters made entry into the home and quickly brought the fire under control. Overhaul and salvage operations continued on the scene for approximately 2 hours. Cause was determined to be careless use of smoking articles. Smoke detectors in the home had activated. Peterborough Ambulance attended the scene, however the occupants did not require treatment.

Call Number: 33

02/01/2011
19:30
Lansdowne St. E
Kitchen Fire
$1000.00
9248134
A/PC Guest
Peterborough Fire Services responded 5 vehicles to a reported kitchen fire at 17:36 today. On arrival, fire crews found smoke exiting the front of the residence. Fire crews entered the structure and quickly extinguished the fire, confining the damge to the kitchen area. The lone occupant of the residence was able to exit the home prior to the Fire Department's arrival following the activation of their smoke detector. There were no injuries. Occupants of the home were not displaced and were allowed to safely return to their home. The cause of the fire is believed to be accidental.

Call Number: 34

02/10/2011
1830
River Rd. S
Structure Fire
15,000
9260064
PC Gow
Peterborough Fire Services responded 5 vehicles to a reported structure fire, at 4:27pm today. On arrival, flame and smoke were found exiting the rear of a 2 storey dwelling. Response time was just over 4 minutes from receiving the initial call to PFS units arriving on scene. A fire attack was established quickly, with extinguishment of the main body of fire in an attached garage at the rear of the dwelling. The remainder of the home was protected from fire extension. The home was vacant at the time of the fire. There were no injuries - while two dogs and pet birds were rescued, unharmed. The cause is under investigation by the PFS - Fire Prevention. Peterborough Lakefield Police, the Peterborough Ambulance Service attended the scene.

Call Number: 35

02/13/2011
20:00
Rubidge St
Structure Fire
75,000
9264048
A/PC Wasson
Peterborough Fire Services responded to a reported structure fire at 12:33 pm today. Upon arrival smoke was seen exiting the south side of the structure and was visible inside the front door. A pumper crew advanced a line through the front door and found an area burning in the hallway and behind a closed door off the hall. The main body of the fire was extinguished and then extensive overhall began to track fire spread through floor and wall spaces. There was no one home at the time. Peterborough County Disaster Trust Fund was called and provided accomodation for one displaced tennant. Peterborough Lakefield Police and Peterborough Ambulance Service attended the scene as well. Carless disposal of smoking materials is belived to be the cause.

Call Number: 36

02/27/11
0923
Edinborough St
Structure Fire
$30,000
9284380
A/PC Reid
Peterborough Fire Services responded with five vehicles and sixteen personel to a reported structure fire with people in the building. On arrival smoke and flames were visible from the third floor and roof area. Building occupants were escorted from the building by Fire Fighters. Two pumper crews used hoselines to rapidly bring the fire under control. Damage was confined to the third floor and roof area. The Disaster Trust Fund attended to arrange shelter for two occupants. Police and Ambulance services also attended. Suspected cause of the fire is an electrical malfunction.

Call Number: 37

03/03/11
21:00
Rogers Cove
Report of person on ice
0
9291690
A/PC Wasson
Peterborough Fire Services responded to Rogers Cove in East City to a report of a man walking on the ice distant from shore. When Police Fire and Ambulance arrived the man was not in sight and it was not known where he was. Peterborough fire Services used it's Rapid Deployment Craft to preform a search of the suspected area, no entry holes were found and it was determined the man had safely crossed the ice to the far shore, perhaps using the ice as a shortcut to downtown. Peterbourgh Fire Services remind citizens ice conditions cannot be assumed to be safe as underwater currents can weaken ice in unknown areas causing a cold water drowning hazard

Call Number: 38

03/15/11
04:30
The Parkway
Structure Fire
$500,000
9311896
Platoon Chief James
At 01:18:49 hrs a structure fire alarm was received for a business on the Parkway.Upon arrival Peterborough Fire Services found heavy smoke and fire on the second floor at the rear of the building.An immediate attack and ventilation of the fire restricted damage to the immediate area. No injuries were reported but the fire is currently under investigation by Fire Prevention.Police and Paramedics were in attendance.

Call Number: 39

04/15/2011
20:36
Hemlock Street
Fire
$1000.00
9361956
Acting Platoon Chief Don Broersma
Peterborough Fire Services responded to the report of a house fire on Hemlock Street at 20:36 hours this evening. All occupants had evacuated the home prior to our arrival. Upon arrival flames were visible from the front exterior of the house. The fire was quickly knocked down and contained to the exterior of the home. The fire was believed to be caused by improperly discarded smoking materials. Estimated damage is $2000. For further information please contact the undersigned: Acting Platoon Chief Don Broersma Peterborough Fire Services 210 Sherbrooke Street Peterborough, ON K9J 2N3 705 745 3281

Call Number: 40

04/18/11
0400
Water St.
Structure Fire
300000
9364875
PC GOW
The Peterborough Fire Service responded 6 vehicles with 18 firefighters to a reported structure fire at 00:18 hrs this morning. On arrival, the first floor, of a two and one half storey dwelling, was found to be fully involved in fire. A large amount of smoke obscured the scene. Two individuals had escaped the fire, and it was reported that a 3rd individual was unaccounted for, and may have been trapped on the 2nd floor. Fire crews attempted entry to the second floor for search and rescue, numerous times - while extreme heat and flame prevented access. Fire control was reached after 3 fire hoses were utilized to attack the fire. A search of the dwelling found no persons present, while it was later learned the missing individual - was out of town. There were no injuries. Smoke alarms were operational in the dwelling, and had awoken residents, allowing their escape. Peterborough Lakefield Community Police and the Peterborough Ambulance Service, attended the scene. The Peterborough County Disaster Trust Fund was not required, displaced tenants were staying with friends. Four additional firefighters were called in for duty, to respond to numerous incidents taking place elsewhere in the city. The cause is undetermined, and under investigation by the Fire Prevention Division of the Peterborough Fire Service.

Call Number: 41

04/25/2011
05:40
Charlotte Street
Structure Fire
$75,000
9373107
P/C James
15 people were assisted by the Peterborough County Disaster Trust Fund due to a apartment fire on Charlotte St at 02:52 hrs.One person went to hospital with smoke inhalation. The fire was quickly extinguished by Peterborough Fire Sevices, but a crew remains on scene to overhaul the unit, and remove all smoke from the building.The fire is currently under investigation as to cause, by PFS Fire Prevention Unit.

Call Number: 42

04/26/2011
04:24
George Street
Mattress Fire
$500 dollars
9374119
P/C Hutchinson
Peterborough Fire Services responded at 04:18 hrs to a George Street apartment building for a reported mattress fire on an outside balcony. A smoldering mattress was found on a second storey balcony and extinquished by firefighters. The tenant had removed the mattress from the apartment unit. There were no injuries and the cause of the $500 dollar fire is careless use of smoking materials. Firefighters supplied the tenant with a loaner smoke detector as there were no working smoke detectors in the apartment unit. The Peterborough Lakefield Community Police were also in attendance.

Call Number: 43

04/27/2011
21:50
Lansdowne St.
Sign Fire
$5000.00
9376386
P/C James
A possible short in the wiring, of a sign on a Lansdowne Street business at 20:12 hours, caused aproximately $2500.00 damage to the unit. The fire was quickly extinguished by Peterborough Fire Services and resulted in no injuries or extension of fire into the building.

Call Number: 44

05/03/2011
16:25
Corner of Sydenham and River Rd.
Equipment Fire
$165,000
9396094
P/C James
No injuries were reported, when a John Deere Teleloader was destroyed by fire at 13:35 hours. The unit was quickly extinguished by Peterborough Fire Services and with the assistance of the Board of Works, fluids were prevented from entering storm drains.The cause was suspected to be electrical.

Call Number: 45

05/21/11
04:45
Sherbrooke St.
Reported Structure Fire
$250.00
9426560
P/C James
A disabled smoke detector almost caused an occupant his life when the futon he was sleeping on,caught fire.He escaped when he was awoken by his dog. A quick response by Peterborough Fire Services limited structure damage to water, but the futon mattress was destroyed.Assistance from the Peterborough County Disaster Trust Fund was not required, due to the occupant having insurance and staying with relatives.No injuries were reported.

Call Number: 46

05/29/2011
07:25
Baker Street
Kitchen Fire
$75,000
9439209
P/C Hutchinson
Peterborough fire services responded to a kitchen fire in the basement of a Baker Street bungalow at 07:25 hrs. On arrival fire crews were met by the residents who had gathered on the front lawn and confirmed that everyone was out of the home. A small fire in the basement kitchen was discovered and quickly extinquished by firefighters. The family cat, discovered alive hiding in the basement was removed by a firefighter. EMS personnel on scene assessed the five residents for injuries and smoke inhalation with no injuries reported. Damage is estimated at $75,000 dollars. Cause of the fire was attributed to materials left on the stovetop that were ignited when the stove was accidentally turned on. A Peterborough County Disaster Trust fund representative was in attendance to provide accommodation for the five residents.

Call Number: 47

06/12/2011
04:10
Pido Road
Structure Fire
$1.4 million
9558359
Chief Trent Gervais
Peterborough Fire, along with firefighters from Cavan-Monaghan, Otonabee-South Monaghan, and Smith-Ennismore-Lakefield responded to a structure fire at a 16 unit industrial complex at 347 Pido Road. The call came into Fire Dispatch at around 8:30 pm Saturday evening, and firefighters remained on scene overnight. At least seven of the 16 units in the complex sustained significant damage, as well as the common roof structure. The Peterborough-Lakefield Community Police Service and Peterborough County EMS were on scene providing support to the firefighters. The Salvation Army were also on scene to provide refreshments for emergency responders. The cause of the fire is unknown at this time. An investigation will commence Sunday morning.

Call Number: 48

06/21/2011
18:00
Armour Rd.
Structure Fire
$2,000
9571669
PC R.Gow
Peterborough Fire Services responded to a reported structure fire. On arrival, the fire was found to be extinguished. Witnesses confirmed the fire had been deliberately started by a youth using a cigarette lighter. Fortunately there were no injuries. No persons were present in the home at the time of ignition, however two dogs were inside and were unharmed. Damage was isolated to the exterior of the single family dwelling, a passerby used a garden hose to carry out extinguishment. Peterborough Lakefield Community Police are investigating.

Call Number: 49

04/07/2011
09:10
Sherbrooke St.
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Call Number: 50

07/06/2011
19:09
Charlotte and Bethune
Fire
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9599226
P/C Hutchinson

Call Number: 51

07/06/2011
19:09
Charlotte and Bethune
Fire
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9599226
P/C Hutchinson
Peterborough Fire Services responded to the report of construction materials burning at the corner of Charlotte and Bethune Streets at 19:09hrs. On arrival thick black smoke and flames were coming from a series of rolled rubberised construction materials stored outside the nearby hi-rise apartment complex. Fire crews quickly extinquished the fire. There were no injuries and the cause of the fire is undetermined at this time. A damage estimate was unavailable at the time of the media release. Peterborough Lakefield Community Police and EMS personnel were also in attendance.

Call Number: 52

07/06/2011
16:09
Howden Street
House Fire
$15,000
9598992
P/C Hutchinson
Peterborough Fire Services responded to a report of a house fire on Howden Street at 16:09hrs. On arrival smoke was showing from the rear of the residential bungalow. Fire crews discovered an attached deck on fire at the rear of the home. The fire was quickly extinquished and ventilation, overhaul and salvage operations conducted. There were no injuries and damage is estimated to be $15,ooo dollars. Cause and origin of the fire were undetermined at the time of this Media Release.

Call Number: 53

07/16/2011
1630
St.Marys Street
Structure Fire
$5000
9615093
PC R.Gow
Peterborough Fire Services responded to the report of a structure fire. On arrival flames were visible at the rear of the single family dwelling. The point of origin was where the exterior deck was joined to the house. Extinguishment was carried out within 2 minutes of arrival. Fire crews remained on scene carrying out ventilation of the interior, and removing burned materials from the affected area. No persons were present on arrival, however two dogs were removed from the smoke filled dwelling. The Peterborough Fire Services, Fire Prevention Division is investigating the cause of the fire.

Call Number: 54

07/17/2011
2015
Middlefield Rd.
Structure Fire
$4500
9617249
A/PC S. Reid
Peterborough Fire Services responded to to a reported structure fire. On arrival civilians were using a garden hose to control a fire on the exterior of the structure. The wooden deck and exterior of the building had been damaged by fire. Fire fighters worked to ensure the fire did not spread to the interior of the building. A Fire crew remained on scene to ensure extinguishment was complete. Police and Paramedics also attended. The Peterborough Fire Services, Fire Prevention Division is investigating the cause of the fire.

Call Number: 55

07/20/2011
0400
RUTHERFORD ST.
STRUCTURE FIRE
$40000
9621867
PC R.GOW
Peterborough Fire Services responded to a reported structure fire, finding a large amount of fire at the rear of the dwelling. The fire had also extended upwards into the attic space. All occupants were removed from the home by PFS, along with numerous pets. A fast attack was carried out followed by extensive overhaul operations to ensure extinguishment. Cause is under investigation by the Peterborough Fire Services, Fire Prevention Division. Peterborough Lakefield Community Police attended the scene, as well as the Peterborough County Disaster Trust Fund. Three occupants were provided assistance by the fund. There were no injuries.

Call Number: 56

08/13/2011
23:00
Dublin Street
Fire
$2500
9663522
P/C Hutchinson
Peterborough Fire Services responded to a report of a structure fire on Dublin Street at 21:09hrs. On arrival the superintendant of the rooming house informed Fire crews that he had discovered a fire in the garbage room which is located at the rear of the property. Fire crews quickly extinquished the fire and conducted overhaul operations. There were no injuries and cause of the fire is undetermined. Damage is estimated at $2500. Peterborough Lakefield Community Police, EMS personnel and a Peterborough Fire Services Investigator were on scene.

Call Number: 57

09/15/11
03:20
Plastics Road
Structure Fire
$800,000
9667264
Fire Chief Gervais
Peterborough Fire Services received a call at 22:42 reporting a structure fire at an Industrial Building on Plastics Road. Upon arrival heavy smoke and flame was showing on the west side of the building. 36 Firefighters, 3 pumpers and 2 Aerial Devices responded to the incident from Peterborough Fire Services. Crews from Cavan Monaghan Fire and Otonabee South Monaghan Fire also responded to assist in extinguishing the blaze. Peterborough Fire Inspection Division and the Peterborough Lakefield Police are investigating the incident. The building was unoccupied at the time of the incident and no injuries were reported. Crews will remain on scence to perform overhaul operations until sometime later in the morning.

Call Number: 58

08/30/11
04:50
Sherbrooke Street
Structure Fire
$18,000
9778549
P/C James
A bedroom in a structure on Sherbrooke St. was heavily damaged during a fire at 03:27 hours.The house was extensivly searched due to a report that there was an occupant inside.No one was found and no injuries were sustained by Fire Fighters.The fire was rapidly extinguished, but smoke damage was evident on the second floor and the room contents destroyed.Police and Paramedics were on scene, and the Peterborough County Disaster Trust Fund was called to assist with two occupants.Peterborough Fire Sevices Prevention Unit is investigating.

Call Number: 59

09/19/2011
07:30
Fair Ave
Fire
15,000
9810468
Acting Platoon Chief E Marks
At 04:12 hours Peterborough Fire Services responded to a report of a deck fire at Fair Ave. Upon arrival crews found a fire on the rear deck, it had been partially extinguished with a garden hose by the neighbor. Peterborough Fire crews completed the extinguishment and checked the attic for extension of fire. There were no injuries. Damage is estimated at $ 15,000.00. Improper disposal of smoking materials is the suspected cause of this fire.

Call Number: 60

27/09/11
11:55:19
Western Ave
Garage Fire
$40,000.00
9867652
P/C Russell
Peterborough Fire Services including 15 firefighters and 5 trucks responded to a garage fire on Western Ave on this date. Heavy smoke and flames were seen coming from the garage upon arrival. Fire damage was contained to the garage but smoke damage was evident throughout the entire structure. Peterborough Lakefield Community Police were on scene for traffic control and Peterborough EMS was on stand-by. The probable cause was a malfunction in a riding lawnmower stored in the garage. Estimated damage includes damage to a car, motorcycle and lawnmower as well as the building. There were no injuries reported.