MEDIA RELEASE August 17, 2016 For Immediate Release

Weekly Incident Summary August 8-14, 2016 HALTON HILLS, ON – Monday, August 8, 2016 15:06 Hours – Fire fighters responded to the report of a grass fire on Sixth Line, south of 15 Sideroad. Flames could be seen behind the home upon arrival. Fire staff entered the yard and began extinguishing flames throughout the yard. 21:03 Hours – Fire fighters responded to the report of a garbage fire on Mill St W in Acton. On scene fire staff found Halton Regional Police attempting to extinguish a recycling bin and some cardboard boxes that were on fire. After the fire was confirmed to be extinguished, a nearby witness alerted staff that the fire was being drawn into a nearby service vent on the side of the building. Building personnel was contacted who allowed entry for fire crews to confirm that there was no extension. Tuesday, August 9, 2016 09:55 Hours – Fire fighters responded to a carbon monoxide (CO) activation on Anderson Court. On scene staff met with the homeowner who advised that their CO alarm had been going off and their hot water heater had stop functioning. No CO levels were found in the home and the alarm indicated a low battery condition on the combination detector upstairs. The battery was replaced. 12:01 Hours – Fire fighters responded to a public assist on Sherman Court. On scene staff entered the basement and discovered large water damage, including parts of the ceiling had collapsed. Upon further investigation it was discovered a tankless water heater system on the main floor had been leaking water from the supply line valve. Fire staff obtained a wrench and repaired the valve to stop the leak. 16:55 Hours – Fire fighters responded to a burn complaint on Ninth Line. On scene staff met with the homeowner who did not have a valid burn permit and was burning during a burn ban. The fire was extinguished and the burn permit process was explained for any future burn. 22:22 Hours – Fire fighters responded to an unknown odour on McKinnon Avenue. On scene staff met with the homeowner who advised that they had smelt an odour similar of gasoline for the past several hours. Staff entered the home and using detectors found no indication of hazardous substances. Fire staff ventilated the home and advised the homeowner to contact the fire department again should the smell return or should further concerns arise.

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Wednesday, August 10, 2016 06:57 Hours - Fire fighters responded to a CO activation on Gollop Cr. On scene staff met with the homeowner who advised that following a shower, heard an alarm in the basement, and when entering the basement could smell natural gas coming from the hot water tank. The gas supply line to the hot water tank was shut off and the gas smell vanished. When fire staff first entered the basement there were CO readings of 38 ppm on the main floor of the bungalow and 76 ppm in the basement. After investigating every other possibility in the home and checking all vents and the gas meter outside, it was determined the hot water tank was the cause. The homeowner scheduled a service call to repair the hot water tank and was advised to leave the tank off and out of service until the repairs were completed. 14:48 Hours - Fire fighters responded to a two-vehicle motor vehicle collision in the area of Guelph St & Sinclair Ave. Ambulance was on scene and tending to one patient upon arrival on scene. Fire staff disconnected the battery to the vehicle and scattered absorbant on fluids leaking from the vehicle. 16:35 Hours - Fire fighters responded to the report of a structure fire on Faludon Drive. First arriving crews observed large flames, higher than the roofline of the house, coming from the rear of the home. Two teenagers, who were home at the time of the fire, had evacuated the home. As crews began their fire attack from the rear, it was discovered that a shed, approx. 10’x10’ was totally engulfed in flames. The close proximity of the shed to the home caused flames to impinge into the attic area through the soffits. As a result of the fire crews’ quick action, the flames were confined to the shed and never established a foothold inside the home or attic. Embers from the fire set the grass alight on a neighbour’s backyard property however this fire was quickly extinguished. Damage is estimated to be approximately $60,000. 17:50 Hours - Fire fighters responded to the report of a hydro pole on fire on Raylawn Cres. Upon arrival no fire was visible and no hydro arching was occurring. Halton Hills Hydro arrived on scene simultaneously with the fire department and advised that fire was not required on scene. 20:46 Hours - Fire fighters responded to a CO activation on Tenth Line. On scene fire staff entered the home and using detectors had zero readings of CO. The detectors were reset at the breaker and they did not activate again while on scene. Thursday, August 11, 2016 08:58 Hours - Fire fighters responded to the report of a transformer on fire on Todd Road. Hydro was on scene and advised fire was not required. 09:56 Hours - Fire fighters responded to a burn complaint on Glen Crescent Drive. On scene staff met with the homeowner who did not have a valid burn permit and was burning during a burn ban. The fire was extinguished and the burn permit process was explained for any future burn. 11:18 Hours - Fire fighters responded to an alarm activation on 32 Sideroad. On scene staff met with the homeowner who had no knowledge of an alarm sounding. Fire staff

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walked the perimeter of the home and found an alarm sounding from a septic tank sensor. The owner was notified of this and fire cleared the scene. 20:04 Hours - Fire fighters responded to an alarm activation on Duncan Drive. On arrival staff was advised technicians working on the system activated the alarm. No further action required. Friday, August 12, 2016 12:09 Hours – Fire fighters responded to a public assist on Hartwell Road. Fire staff arrived on scene to a child locked in the back seat of running SUV. The child was conscious & crying with both mother & father in driveway. Fire staff assisted with extrication of the child and cleared the scene. 13:05 Hours – Fire fighters responded to a two-vehicle motor vehicle collision in the area of Steeles Ave & Hornby Road. Halton Regional Police was on scene upon arrival and advised fire was not required. 20:17 Hours – Fire fighters responded to a burn complaint on Winston Churchill Blvd. On scene staff met with the homeowner who did not have a valid burn permit and was burning during the burn ban. The fire was extinguished and the burn permit process was explained for any future burn. Sunday, August 14, 2016 00:26 Hours – Fire fighters responded to a burn complaint on Mowat Cr. On scene staff met with the homeowner who did not have a valid burn permit and was burning during a burn ban. The fire was extinguished and the burn permit process was explained for any future burn. 01:00 Hours – Fire fighters responded to a CO activation on Main St in Glen Williams. On scene staff entered the home and using detectors found readings of up to 140 ppm. After investigating, it was determined that the source was from the deep fryers in the kitchen area. Gas and power to units was shut off and the manager was advised to contact for service before turning units back on. The building was ventilated and staff was advised to keep the exhaust fans on throughout the night. 02:15 Hours – Fire fighters responded to a CO activation on Sierra Court. On scene staff entered the home and using detectors found readings of 35ppm in basement in the area of the gas dryer. Staff shut the gas off to the dryer and ventilated the basement. The homeowner was advised to contact a service company. 05:11 Hours – Fire fighters responded to a CO activation on Sprowl St in Acton. On scene staff entered the home and using detectors found zero readings. 16:24 Hours – Fire fighters responded to a burn complaint on Mill Pond Drive. On scene staff met with the homeowner who did not have a valid burn permit and was burning during the burn ban. The fire was extinguished and the burn permit process was explained for any future burn.

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Weekly Safety Message Prevent fires, install and maintain smoke & Co alarms, make a plan and practise it. Simple as 1, 2, 3. About the Town of Halton Hills The Town of Halton Hills, with a population of approximately 60,000, consists of two urban centres, Georgetown and Acton, the Halton Hills Premier Gateway employment area, three hamlets – Glen Williams, Stewarttown and Norval – and several smaller settlements. Halton Hills has long been recognized for its natural beauty, active agricultural community, high quality of life and proximity to major centres, including Brampton, Mississauga and Toronto. The Town is ranked as one of the top small communities in Canada by a national magazine. - 30 For further information contact: Andrea Ireland Administrative Coordinator Halton Hills Fire Department 905-873-2601 Ext. 2124 Email: [email protected]