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@schfire.bsky.social

A Fire Department on the North Shore of Lake Superior. Talks about Highway 17 and Public Safety.

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From St. Clair Fire: A solar power bank with a swollen battery. This is from overheating, overcharging, or age.

Do NOT charge, use, or repair it. Handle it with care and dispose of it at a proper e-waste or battery recycling facility.
It can catch fire or explode if punctured or exposed to heat.

28.07.2025 19:37 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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An overnight fire consumed an industrial pile of Birch logs in Marathon Ontario, 08 July 2025. A mutual aid request saw us send 3 pumper apparatus. All units were released just after 8 AM.

09.07.2025 18:29 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Schreiber and Terrace Bay fire departments are on the scene of a recreational trailer fire on Ethel Street in Schreiber. Please keep clear of the area

14.05.2025 13:46 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

#Hwy17 is closed Marathon to White River due to weather conditions. #ONHwys

29.04.2025 15:40 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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#SaultSteMarieOPP is advising the public that Highway 17 from Pinewood Drive in Wawa to Highway 552 in Goulais River is CLOSED due to a washout near Jones Landing. Length of closure unknown.

29.04.2025 13:21 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

#Hwy11 is closed between #Nipigon and #Hearst. Start time 11:40 am.

12.04.2025 15:43 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Hwy 17 fully re-opened at 08:50 am.

03.04.2025 13:33 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Ontario 511 Provides up to the minute traffic and transit information for Ontario. View the real time traffic map with travel times, traffic accident details, traffic cameras and other road conditions. Plan your ...

Highways as of 6 am: Hwy 17 is closed White River to Nipigon. Hwy 11 is closed Cochrane to Nipigon. 511on.ca

03.04.2025 10:25 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Highway 17 is closed White River to Dryden. 511on.ca/ for updates.

03.04.2025 02:39 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Explore Aviation, Forest Fire and Emergency Services: Alexandra Cooper, Crew Leader
YouTube video by ONgov Explore Aviation, Forest Fire and Emergency Services: Alexandra Cooper, Crew Leader

If you are still thinking about becoming a #FireRanger for the 2025 season, there are two weeks left to apply!

Check out this testimonial by Alexandra Cooper, Fire Crew Leader, who shares her experience: www.youtube.com/watch?v=QlIg...

#AFFES #BecomeAFireRanger #Ontario

02.04.2025 18:28 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Outdoor fire rules and permits The rules you need to follow to have an outdoor fire in Ontario and how to get a fire permit.

Annual reminder that April 1st marks the start of the Ontario Wildfire (Forest Fire) Season for the legislated inside fire region. The fire season lasts until October 31st. Outdoor burning regulations are now in effect. More information can be found at: www.ontario.ca/page/outdoor...

02.04.2025 18:21 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

White out conditions on #ONHwys #Hwy17 between #Schreiber and Gravel River. Reduce speed or delay travel. #Rossport #PaysPlat

24.03.2025 02:06 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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#Hwy17 is snow covered. Traffic is backed up on #CaversHill due to stuck tractor-trailer units. #ONHwys #PaysPlat.

17.03.2025 23:44 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Snowplow (1967)
YouTube video by ArchivesOfOntario Snowplow (1967)

#Hwy17 is snow covered. TTU's having trouble on Rossport and Cavers Hills. Give yourself extra time on area highways. #ONHwys #Rossport #PaysPlat #Schreiber www.youtube.com/watch?v=NJeO...

09.03.2025 16:05 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

#Hwy17 Santoy Hill Jack Fish, Trucks having trouble on the hill. Watch for obstructions. #ONHwys

05.03.2025 22:26 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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#Hwy17 will be closed for several hours between #MarathonON and #TerraceBay for traffic investigation. #ONHwys

04.03.2025 04:30 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Schreiber and Terrace Bay fire departments, OPP, and Superior North EMS are responding to a serious vehicle collision on Highway 17 approximately 6 km east of Terrace Bay. Expect lengthy closures, avoid the area if possible.

04.03.2025 00:04 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Motor Vehicle Collision #Hwy17 at Mobert Road #WhiteRiverON #MarathonON Expect delays. #ONHwys

28.02.2025 20:31 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Single vehicle collision 15km East of #Nipigon blocking #Hwy17. Expect delays. #ONHwys

28.02.2025 17:32 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Report of Motor Vehicle Collision #Hwy17 #Hurkett near Valley Road. Pull over for Emergency Vehicles. #RedRock #Nipigon #ONHwys

20.02.2025 15:13 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Crews attended on Hwy17 just west of Pays Plat before noon today for a car vs tractor trailer collision. 1 adult was transported to the regional trauma center via air ambulance, while two other were transported by land ambulance.

08.01.2025 01:38 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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CO exposure: Actress, model Dayle Haddon’s death prompts safety awareness; what you need to know Former actress and model, Dayle Haddon, died in a Bucks County home due to suspected carbon monoxide exposure. Her death has prompted local fire departments to remind people about the dangers of the s...

You should have a carbon monoxide detector on every level of your home. Check to make sure your friends and neighbors have them as well. If you're traveling, bring a small carbon monoxide detector with you.

www.fox29.com/news/co-expo...

30.12.2024 17:07 β€” πŸ‘ 83    πŸ” 13    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 4
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Deck gun from the first arriving apparatus made short work of this locomotive fire. Fire caused by engine block failure.

21.12.2024 18:09 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Fatal CMV accident on Cavers Hill, Hwy 17 the morning of July 5th 2024. Seven units from Nipigon, Pays Plat, Schreiber and Terrace Bay attended. Water tank relay established from a nearby lake.

25.07.2024 14:08 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Tractor Trailer Fire on Hwy17 on May 1st.

03.05.2024 22:26 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Early photo of a house fire, 22 Feb 2024.

27.02.2024 14:01 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

State Fire Marshal releases details of last inspection of Lutsen Lodge. dps.mn.gov/divisions/oo...

09.02.2024 19:43 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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