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FIRE CAUSE AND ORIGIN INVESTIGATION SUMMARIES


 FIRE CAUSE AND ORIGIN INVESTIGATION SUMMARIES

2571 Highway #2, Waverley
January 18, 2015
This fire involved a single family dwelling. There were no injuries and no fatalities. The ignition source was determined to be the chimney. Fire investigators have determined that the area of origin was in the living room. The cause of this fire is classified as ACCIDENTAL.
5336 Old Guysborough Road, Wyses Corner
January 7, 2015
This fire involved a single family dwelling. There were three fatalities. The ignition source is unknown. Fire investigators have determined that the area of origin was in the basement. The cause of this fire is classified as INCENDIARY.
15 Windwood Drive, Sackville
January 3, 2015
This fire involved a residential dwelling. There were no injuries and no fatalities. The ignition source was determined to be stove ashes. Fire investigators have determined that the area of origin was outside of a garage. The cause of this fire is classified as ACCIDENTAL.
691 Beaver Bank Road, Sackville
January 2, 2015
This fire involved a single residential dwelling. There was one injury and no fatalities. The ignition source was determined to be electrical. Fire investigators have determined that the area of origin was the basement. The cause of this fire is classified as ACCIDENTAL.
1070 Old Sambro Road, Harrietsfield
January 1, 2015
This fire involved a Commercial property. There were no injuries and no fatalities. The ignition source was determined to be electrical. Fire investigators have determined that the area of origin was in an office ceiling. The cause of this fire is classified as ACCIDENTAL.   
16 Tedbury Crest, Middle Sackville
December 31, 2015
This fire involved a single family dwelling. There were no injuries and no fatalities. The ignition source was determined to be a salamander heater. Fire investigators have determined that the area of origin was under the trailer. The cause of this fire is classified as ACCIDENTAL.
466 Little Harbour Road, Halifax
December 24, 2014
This fire involved a single unit dwelling. There was one injury and no fatalities. The ignition source was not found. Fire investigators have determined that the area of origin was in a bedroom. The cause of this fire is classified as UNDETERMINED.
11446 Peggy's Cove Road, Seabright
December 20, 2014
This fire involved an Auto Repair Garage. There was one injury and no fatalities. The ignition source was determined to be electrical. Fire investigators have determined that the area of origin was in a service bay. The cause of this fire is classified as ACCIDENTAL.
10 Caxton Close, Halifax
December 18, 2014
This fire involved an apartment. There was one injury and no fatalities. The ignition source was determined to be smoking material. Fire investigators have determined that the area of origin was in the livingroom. The cause of this fire is classified as ACCIDENTAL.
1 Wentworth Circle, Eastern Passage
December 10, 2014
This fire involved a single family dwelling. There were no injuries and no fatalities. The ignition source was determined to be electrical. Fire investigators have determined that the area of origin was in the basement. The cause of this fire is classified as ACCIDENTAL.
40 Brenda Drive, Hammonds Plains
December 3, 2014
This fire involved a single family dwelling. There were no injuries and no fatalities. The ignition source was determined to be electrical. Fire investigators have determined that the area of origin was in a family room. The cause of this fire is classified as ACCIDENTAL.
6 Lennox Drive, Lower Sackville
December 1, 2014
This fire involved a single family dwelling. There were no injuries and no fatalities. The ignition source was determined to be electrical. Fire investigators have determined that the area of origin was in a storage room. The cause of this fire is classified as ACCIDENTAL.
15 Bethel Avenue, Dartmouth
November 20, 2014
This fire involved a mobile home. There were no injuries and no fatalities. The ignition source was determined to be electrical. Fire investigators have determined that the area of origin was in the kitchen. The cause of this fire is classified as ACCIDENTAL.
14 George Jackson Road, Fall River
November 7, 2014
This fire involved a single family dwelling. There were no injuries and no fatalities. The ignition source was determined to be electrical. Fire investigators have determined that the area of origin was in the basement. The cause of this fire is classified as ACCIDENTAL.
70 Cobequid Road, Lower Sackville
October 21, 2014
This fire involved a Cabin. There were no injuries and no fatalities. The ignition source was determined to be lamp oil. Fire investigators have determined that the area of origin was in the vicinity of a woodstove. The cause of this fire is classified as INCENDIARY.
70 Cobequid Road, Lower Sackville
October 20, 2014
This fire involved an Apartment Building. There were no injuries and no fatalities. The ignition source is unknown. Fire investigators have determined that the area of origin was in a laundry room. The cause of this fire is classified as INCENDIARY.
24 Slayter Street, Dartmouth
October 4, 2014
This fire involved an Outdoor Kitchen. There were no injuries and no fatalities. The ignition source was determined to be electrical.  Fire investigators have determined that the area of origin was outdoors. The cause of this fire is classified as ACCIDENTAL.
7 Winona Crescent, Halifax
September 28, 2014
This fire involved a Residential Dwelling. There were no injuries and no fatalities. The ignition source was determined to be electrical.  Fire investigators have determined that the area of origin was an exterior wall. The cause of this fire is classified as ACCIDENTAL.
93 Halls Road, Waverley
September 20, 2014
This fire involved a Single Family Dwelling. There were no injuries and no fatalities. The ignition source was determined to be an adapter.  Fire investigators have determined that the area of origin was in a bedroom. The cause of this fire is classified as ACCIDENTAL.
60 Hornes Road, Eastern Passage
September 20, 2014
This fire involved a Garage. There were no injuries and no fatalities. The ignition source was determined to be combustibles.  Fire investigators have determined that the area of origin was the furnace area. The cause of this fire is classified as ACCIDENTAL.
2163 Old Sambro Road
September 15, 2014
This fire involved a Residential Dwelling. There were no injuries and no fatalities. The ignition source was determined to be a lawn tractor.  Fire investigators have determined that the area of origin was in the Garage. The cause of this fire is classified as ACCIDENTAL.
7171 Andrews Street, Halifax
September 5, 2014
This fire involved a Residential Dwelling. There was one injury and no fatalities. The ignition source is unknown. Fire investigators have determined that the area of origin was in the Parking Garage. The cause of this fire is classified as UNDETERMINED.
18 Donald Court, Dartmouth
August 31, 2014
This fire involved a Residential Dwelling. There were no injuries and no fatalities. The ignition source was smoking material.  Fire investigators have determined that the area of origin was in a bedroom. The cause of this fire is classified as ACCIDENTAL.
4128, Mooseland Road
August 27, 2014
This fire involved a Residential Camp. There were no injuries and no fatalities. The ignition source is unknown. Fire investigators have determined that the area of origin was the east side of the building. The cause of this fire is classified as UNDETERMINED.
2751, Highway #7
August 21, 2014
This fire involved a Commercial Business. There were no injuries and no fatalities. The ignition source is unknown. Fire investigators have determined that the area of origin was the kitchen. The cause of this fire is classified as INCENDIARY.
11 Armshore Drive, Halifax
August 16, 2014
This fire involved a Residential Dwelling. There were no injuries and no fatalities. The ignition source is unknown. Fire investigators have determined that the area of origin was the second floor. The cause of this fire is classified as INCENDIARY.
109 Wind Gate Drive, Windsor Junction
August 10, 2014
This fire involved a Single Family Dwelling. There were no injuries and no fatalities. The ignition source is either a lighter or matches. Fire investigators have determined that the area of origin was an outside corner. The cause of this fire is classified as INCENDIARY.
45 Elmwood Avenue, Apt. 217, Dartmouth
August 1, 2014
This fire involved an Apartment Building. There were no injuries and no fatalities. The ignition source is unknown. Fire investigators have determined that the area of origin was a bedroom. The cause of this fire is classified as UNDETERMINED.
6036 Coburg Road, Halifax
July 6, 2014
This fire involved a Day Care Office and Church. There were no injuries and no fatalities. The ignition source is under investigation. Fire investigators have determined that the area of origin was in separate areas of the building. The cause of this fire is classified as INCENDIARY.
74 Brian Street, East Preston
June 27, 2014
This fire involved a Two Storey Single Residential Dwelling. There were no injuries and no fatalities. The ignition source is Unknown. Fire investigators have determined that the area of origin was the basement. The cause of this fire is classified as UNDETERMINED.
171 Taranak Drive, Westphal
June 17, 2014
This fire involved a Single Residential Dwelling. There were no injuries and no fatalities. The ignition source was a propane BBQ. Fire investigators have determined that the area of origin was a deck. The cause of this fire is classified as ACCIDENTAL.
3618 St. Margaret's Bay, Hubley
June 16, 2014
This fire involved a Single Residential Dwelling. There were no injuries and no fatalities. The ignition source was electrical. Fire investigators have determined that the area of origin was the attic. The cause of this fire is classified as ACCIDENTAL.
6273 North Street, Halifax
June 10, 2014
This fire involved a Residential Dwelling. There were no injuries and no fatalities. The ignition source is unknown. Fire investigators have determined that the area of origin was an office. The cause of this fire is classified as INCENDIARY.
5480 Point Pleasant Drive, Halifax
June 1, 2014
This fire involved a Commercial Property. There were no injuries and no fatalities. The ignition source was incendiary. Fire investigators have determined that the area of origin was a corner of the building. The cause of this fire is classified as INCENDIARY.
1951 Highway #7, East Preston
May 27, 2014
This fire involved a Single Family Dwelling. There were no injuries and no fatalities. The ignition source was smoking materials.  Fire investigators have determined that the area of origin was the exterior deck. The cause of this fire is classified as ACCIDENTAL.
17 Amelia Crt., North Preston
May 27, 2014
This fire involved a Single Family Dwelling. There were no injuries and no fatalities. The ignition source is unknown.  Fire investigators have determined that the area of origin was an attached garage. The cause of this fire is classified as UNDETERMINED.
57 Watson Lane, Windsor Junction
May 23, 2014
This fire involved a Single Family Dwelling. There were two injuries and no fatalities. The ignition source was discarded smoking material. Fire investigators have determined that the area of origin was the living room. The cause of this fire is classified as ACCIDENTAL.
15 Laura Lee Lane, Sackville
May 16, 2014
This fire involved a Single Family Dwelling. There were no injuries and no fatalities. The ignition source was electrical. Fire investigators have determined that the area of origin was the living room. The cause of this fire is classified as ACCIDENTAL.
2551 Westmount Street, Halifax
May 16, 2014
This fire involved a Single Family Dwelling. There were no injuries and no fatalities. The ignition source was a candle. Fire investigators have determined that the area of origin was the master bedroom. The cause of this fire is classified as ACCIDENTAL.
249 Windmill Road, Dartmouth
May 13, 2014
This fire involved a Residential Apartment Building. There were no injuries and no fatalities. The ignition source was discarded smoking material. Fire investigators have determined that the area of origin was a covered balcony. The casue of this firs is classified as ACCIDENTAL.
57 Kipling Drive, Lower Sackville
May 9, 2014
This fire involved a Shed. There were no injuries and no fatalities. The ignition source is undetermined.  The cause of this fire is classified as INCENDIARY.
1720 Ketch Harbour Road, Ketch Harbour
April 25, 2014
This fire involved a Commercial building. There were no injuries and no fatalities. Fire investigators have determined that the area of origin was the pump room.  The ignition source was electrical.  The cause of this fire is classified as ACCIDENTAL.

980 Parkland Drive, Halifax
April 17, 2014
This fire involved a Hotel. There were no injuries and no fatalities. Fire investigators have determined that the area of origin was a hotel suite wall.  The ignition source was electrical.  The cause of this fire is classified as ACCIDENTAL.
35 Ash Grove Lane, Timberlea
March 18, 2014
This fire involved a single family dwelling. There were no injuries and no fatalities. Fire investigators have determined that the area of origin was between a bathroom and closet wall.  The ignition source was a plumber's torch.  The cause of this fire is classified as ACCIDENTAL.
6 Hibernia Court, Westphal
March 11, 2014
This fire involved a residential dwelling. There were no injuries and no fatalities. Fire investigators have determined that the area of origin was the laundry room.  The ignition source was electrical.  The cause of this fire is classified as ACCIDENTAL.
3 Lakeshore Drive, East Lawrencetown
March 06, 2014
This fire involved a duplex. There were two injuries and no fatalities. The ignition source was undetermined.  The cause of this fire is classified as UNDETERMINED.
2693 Prospect Road, Whites Lake
March 05, 2014
This fire involved a single family dwelling. There were no injuries and no fatalities.   Fire investigators have determined that the area of origin was the basement.  The ignition source was electrical. The cause of this fire is classified as ACCIDENTAL.
337 Portland Street, Dartmouth
February 26, 2014
This fire involved a rooming house. There were no injuries and no fatalities. Fire investigators have determined that the area of origin was a storage area. The ignition source was matches or lighter (open flame).  The cause of this fire is classified as INCENDIARY.
44 Cannon Crescent, Eastern Passage
February 20, 2014
This fire involved a semi-detached. There were no injuries and no fatalities. Fire investigators have determined that the area of origin was the laundry-storage room. The ignition source was electrical.  The cause of this fire is classified as ACCIDENTIAL.
47 Nestor Crescent, Dartmouth
February 17, 2014
This fire involved a single family dwelling. There were no injuries and one fatality. Fire investigators have determined that the area of origin was the living room. The ignition source was electrical.  The cause of this fire is classified as ACCIDENTIAL.
87 Indian Point Road, Glen Haven
February 11, 2014
This fire involved a detached garage. There were no injuries and no fatalities. Fire investigators have determined that the area of origin was a corner shed. The ignition source is unknown.  The cause of this fire is classified as UNDETERMINED.
45 Birchill Drive, Eastern Passage
February 10, 2014
This fire involved a residential home. There were no injuries and no fatalities. Fire investigators have determined that the area of origin was a bathroom. The ignition source was a propane torch.  The cause of this fire is classified as ACCIDENTAL.
103-105 Romkey Drive, Eastern Passage
January 26, 2014
This fire involved a semi-detached. There were no injuries and no fatalities. Fire investigators have determined that the area of origin was outside. The ignition source is unknown.  The cause of this fire is classified as UNDETERMINED.
370 West Porters Lake, Porters Lake
January 23, 2014
This fire involved a bed and breakfast. There were no injuries and no fatalities. Fire investigators have determined that the area of origin is unknown. The ignition source is unknown.  The cause of this fire is classified as UNDETERMINED.
187 Shore Club Road, Hubbards
January 18, 2014
This fire involved a townhouse. There were no injuries and one fatality. Fire investigators have determined that the fire originated in the bedroom and the ignition source was smoking materials. The cause of this fire is classified as ACCIDENTIAL.
206 Dyke Road, Cow Bay
January 2, 2014
This fire involved a single family dwelling. There were no injuries and no fatalities. Fire investigators have determined that the fire originated in the livingroom and the ignition source is electrical. The cause of this fire is classified as ACCIDENTIAL.
315 Conrad Road, Hubbards
December 17, 2013
This fire involved a single family dwelling. There were no injuries and no fatalities. Fire investigators have determined that the fire originated in the bedroom and the ignition source is unknown. The cause of this fire is classified as UNDETERMINED.
158 Stone Mount Drive, Sackville
December 16, 2013
This fire involved a single family dwelling. There were no injuries and no fatalities. Fire investigators have determined that the fire originated in the basement and the ignition source was electrical. The cause of this fire is classified as ACCIDENTAL.
1124 Fall River Road, Fall River
December 2, 2013
This fire involved a single family dwelling. There were no injuries and no fatalities. Fire investigators have determined that the fire originated in the basement and the ignition source was a woodstove. The cause of this fire is classified as ACCIDENTAL.
2621 Connolly Street, Halifax
November 20, 2013
This fire involved an apartment. There were two injuries and no fatalities. Fire investigators have determined that the fire originated in the kitchen and the ignition source was electrical. The cause of this fire is classified as ACCIDENTAL.
570 Lucasvile Road, Lucasville
November 20, 2013
This fire involved a shed. There were no injuries and no fatalities. Fire investigators have determined that the fire originated in the shed and the ignition source was unknown. The cause of this fire is classified as ACCIDENTAL
102 Cranberry Cres, Cole Harbour
November 19, 2013
This fire involved a single family dwelling. There were no injuries and no fatalities. Fire investigators have determined that the fire originated in the laundry room and the ignition source was electrical. The cause of this fire is classified as ACCIDENTAL.
31 Clearance Street, North Preston
November 16, 2013
This fire involved a single family dwelling. There were no injuries and no fatalities. Fire investigators have determined that the fire originated in the kitchen and the ignition source was unknown. The cause of this fire is classified as UNDETERMINED.
35 Seafares Lane, Whites Lake
November 15, 2013
This fire involved a detached garage. There were no injuries and no fatalities. Fire investigators have determined that the fire originated in the basement and the ignition source was unknown. The cause of this fire is classified as UNDETERMINED.
210 Main Street, Dartmouth
October 27, 2013
This fire involved a single family dwelling. There were no injuries and no fatalities. Fire investigators have determined that the fire originated in the living room and the ignition source was electrical. The cause of this fire is classified as ACCIDENTAL.
122 Thomas Street, Lake Echo
October 26, 2013
This fire involved a single family dwelling. There were no injuries and no fatalities. The ignition source was electrical. The cause of this fire is classified as ACCIDENTAL.
1694 Shore Road, Eastern Passage
October 21, 2013
This fire involved a storage garage. There were no injuries and no fatalities. Fire Investigators have determined that the fire originated in the storage room and the ignition source was electrical.  The cause of this fire is classified as ACCIDENTAL.
1038 Cole Harbour Road, Cole Harbour
October 20, 2013
This fire involved a restaurant. There were no injuries and no fatalities. This file has been turned over to the RCMP for further investigation.  The cause of this fire is classified as INCENDIARY.
2432 Old Sambro Road, Williamswood
October 14, 2013
This fire involved a single family dwelling. There were no injuries and no fatalities. Fire Investigators have determined that the fire originated on the main floor and the ignition source was undetermined.  The cause of this fire is classified as UNDETERMINED.
506 Tower Road, Halifax
October 14, 2013
This fire involved a building with apartments and a mercantile on the bottom floor. There were no injuries and no fatalities. Fire Investigators have determined that the fire originated in the store and the ignition source was undetermined.  The cause of this fire is classified as ACCIDENTAL.
110 Wyse Road, Halifax
September 30, 2013
This fire involved a recreational facility. There were no injuries and no fatalities. Fire Investigators have determined that the fire originated in the men's locker room and the ignition source was a sauna heater.  The cause of this fire is classified as ACCIDENTAL.
850 Main Street, Dartmouth
September 20, 2013
This fire involved a repair garage. There was one injury and one fatality. The fire has been turned over to the HRP and the Department of Labour for futher investigation.  The cause of this fire is classified as ACCIDENTAL.
169 Wyse Road, Dartmouth
September 12, 2013
This fire involved a commercial property. There were no injuries and no fatalities. The fire has been turned over to the HRP for futher investigation.  The cause of this fire is classified as INCENDIARY.
6 Primrose Street, Dartmouth
September 7, 2013
This fire involved a restaurant. There were no injuries and no fatalities. Fire Investigators have determined that the fire originated on top of a pizza oven and the ignition source was a flue pipe.  The cause of this fire is classified as ACCIDENTAL.
6221 Duncan Street, Halifax
September 2, 2013
This fire involved a single family dwelling. There were no injuries and no fatalities. Fire Investigators have determined that the fire originated in a storage room and the ignition source is undetermined.  The cause of this fire is classified as UNDETERMINED.
5 Lakecrest Drive, Middle Sackville
August 26, 2013
This fire involved a single family dwelling. There were no injuries and no fatalities. Fire Investigators have determined that the fire originated on an attached deck and the ignition source is undetermined.  The cause of this fire is classified as UNDETERMINED.
70 Ballentyne Way, Fall River
August 25, 2013
This fire involved a residential property under construction.  There were no injuries and no fatalities.  The file has been turned over to the RCMP for further investigation.  The cause of this fire is classified as INCENDIARY.
30 Touchstone Court, Lower Sackville
August 11, 2013
This fire involved an apartment complex. There were no injuries and no fatalities. Fire Investigators have determined that the fire originated in a bedroom and the ignition source is undetermined.  The cause of this fire is classified as UNDETERMINED.
777 Kearney Lake Road, Bedford
August 10 , 2013
This fire involved a residental/assembly property  There were no injuries and no fatalities. Fire Investigators have determined that the fire originated in the basement and the ignition source was electrical.  The cause of this fire is classified as ACCIDENTAL.
3757 Dutch Village Road, Halifax
August 9, 2013
This fire involved a residential property. There were no injuries and no fatalities. Fire Investigators have determined that the fire originated in the livingroom and the ignition source is undetermined.  The cause of this fire is classified as UNDETERMINED.
196 Main Avenue, Halifax
July 22, 2013
This fire involved a single family home.  There were no injuries and no fatalities. Fire Investigators have determined that the fire originated in a basement storage room and the ignition source was careless use of smoking materials.  The cause of this fire is classified as ACCIDENTAL.
55 Tulip St Apt. #3, Dartmouth
July 20, 2013
This fire involved an apartment building, the fire was contained to one unit.  There were no injuries and no fatalities. Fire Investigators have determined that the fire originated in the kitchen and the ignition source was combustibles too close to an ignition source.  The cause of this fire is classified as ACCIDENTAL.
38 Pinebrook Drive, Beaverbank
July 13, 2013
This fire involved a detached garage.  There were no injuries and no fatalities.  The file has been turned over to the RCMP for further investigation.  The cause of this fire is classified as INCENDIARY.
156 Old Coach Road, Goodwood
June 12, 2013
This fire involved a utility garage.  There were no injuries and no fatalities. Fire Investigators are unable to determine the origin or the ignition source of this fire.  The cause of this fire is classified as UNDETERMINED.
21 Aldergrove Drive, Halifax
June 11, 2013
This fire involved a single family home.  There were no injuries and no fatalities. The file has been turned over to HRP for further investigation. The cause of this fire is classified as INCENDIARY.
215 College Lake Road, College Lake
June 11, 2013
This fire involved a single family home.  There were no injuries and no fatalities. Fire Investigators have determined that the fire originated in the front room and the ignition source could not be determined.  The cause of this fire is classified as UNDETERMINED.
15 Clairmont Lane, Musquodoboit Harbour
June 5, 2013
This fire involved a single family home.  There were no injuries and no fatalities. Fire Investigators have determined that the fire originated in the stairwell and the ignition source was electrical.  The cause of this fire is classified as ACCIDENTAL.
9089 Highway # 7, Head of Jaddore
May 29, 2013
This fire involved a single family home.  There were no injuries and no fatalities. Fire Investigators have determined that the fire originated in the basement and the ignition source could not be determined.  The cause of this fire is classified as UNDETERMINED.
19119 Highway 7, Spry Harbour
May 17, 2013
This fire involved a single family home.  There were no injuries and no fatalities. Fire Investigators have determined that the fire originated in a rear room of the structure and the ignition source could not be determined.  The cause of this fire is classified as UNDETERMINED.
114 Maplewood Drive, Cole Harbour
April 18, 2013
This fire involved a single family home.  There were no injuries and no fatalities. Fire Investigators have determined that the fire originated on the attached deck and the ignition source could not be determined.  The cause of this fire is classified as UNDETERMINED.
50 Rodney Road, Dartmouth
April 5, 2013
This fire involved a bar/restaurant.  There were no injuries and no fatalities. Fire Investigators have determined that the fire originated in the kitchen and the ignition source storage of combustibles too close to a heat source.  The cause of this fire is classified as ACCIDENTAL.
647 Windmill Road, Dartmouth
March 19, 2013
This fire involved stored/winterized boats.  There were no injuries and no fatalities. The file has been turned over to HRP for further investigation. The cause of this fire is classified as INCENDIARY.
1977 Preston Street, Halifax
March 17, 2013
This fire involved a single family home.  There were no injuries and no fatalities.  Fire Investigators have determined that the fire originated in a fireplace chimney and the ignition source was a lighter.  The cause of this fire is classified as ACCIDENTAL.
15 Brookhill Drive, Grand Lake
March 12, 2013
This fire involved a single family home.  There were no injuries and no fatalities.  Fire Investigators have determined that the fire originated in a bedroom and the ignition source was electrical.  The cause of this fire is classified as ACCIDENTAL.
3201 Agricola Street, Halifax
March 10, 2013
This fire involved a rooming house. There were no injuries and no fatalities. Fire Investigators have determined that the fire originated in a bedroom and the ignition source was careless use of smoking materials. The cause of this fire is classified as ACCIDENTAL.
2518 Beaver Bank Road, Beaver Bank
February 25, 2013
This fire involved a single family home.  There were no injuries and no fatalities.  Fire Investigators have determined that the fire originated in a utility closet and the ignition source was electrical.  The cause of this fire is classified as ACCIDENTAL.
2020 Prospect Road, Hatchet Lake
February 11, 2013
This fire involved an accessory building. There were no injuries and no fatalities. Fire Investigators were unable to determine the origin and the cause of the fire. The cause of this fire is classified as UNDETERMINED.
109 Zinck Avenue, Lower Sackville
February 4, 2013
This fire involved a single family dwelling. There was one injury and no fatalities. Fire Investigators have determined that the fire originated in a bedroom and the ignition source was careless use of smoking materials. The cause of this fire is classified as ACCIDENTAL.
16 Boland Road, Dartmouth
January 31, 2013
This fire involved a two bedroom apartment.  There were no injuries and no fatalities.  Fire Investigators have determined that this fire originated in a storage drawer and the ignition source was batteries.  The cause of this fire is classified as ACCIDENTAL.
9 Holland Street, Halifax
January 28, 2013
This fire involved a single family dwelling.  There were no injuries and no fatalities.  Fire Investigators have determined that this fire originated in a crawl space under the main floor and the ignition source was electrical.  The cause of this fire is classifieed as ACCIDENTAL.
47 Brule Street, Dartmouth
January 24, 2013
This fire involved a basement apartment.  There was one injury and no fatalities.  Fire Investigators have determined that this fire originated in the back bedroom and the ignition source was careless discarding of smoking material.  The cause of this fire is classified as ACCIDENTAL.
515 Beaver Bank Road, Beaver Bank
January 22, 2013
This fire involved a single family house.  There were no injuries and no fatalities.  Fire Investigators have determined that this fire originated on the wooden deck and the ignition source was ashes from the woodstove.  The cause of this fire is classified as ACCIDENTAL.
8 Hermann Drive, Big Lake
December 29, 2012
This fire involved a single familly house.  There were no injuries and no fatalities.  Fire Investigators have determined that this fire originated in the family room and the ignition source was storage of combustible too close to a wood stove.  The cause of this fire is classified as ACCIDENTAL.
455 Highway 374, Sheet Harbour
December 12, 2012
This fire involved a hunting cabin.  There were two fatalities.  The file has been turned over to RCMP and HRP for further investigation.  The cause of this fire is classified as INCENDIARY.
12 Sylvia Avenue, Halifax
December 11, 2012
This fire involved a vacant single family house.  There were no injuries and no fatalities.  This file has been turned over to HRP for further investigation.  The cause of this fire is classified as INCENDIARY.
27075 Highway #7, Harrigan Cove
November 25, 2012
This fire involved a vacant single family house.  There were no injuries and no fatalities.  Fire Investigators have determined that this fire originated in the basement and the ignition source was an electrical fault.  The cause of this fire is classified as ACCIDENTAL.
53 Parkdale Ave., Timberlea
November 23, 2012
This fire involved a single family house.  There were no injuries and no fatalities.  Fire Investigators have determined that this fire originated in the basement and the ingnition source was the placement of combustibles stored inside an electric sauna.  The cause of this fire is classified as ACCIDENTAL.
275 Salmon River Road, East Preston
November 21, 2012
This fire involved a single family house.  There were two fatalities.  Fire Investigators have determined that this fire originated in the master bedroom and the ignition source could not be determined.  The cause of this fire is classified as UNDETERMINED.
247 Main Street, Dartmouth
November 4, 2012
This fire involved a single family house.  There were no injuries and no fatalities.  This file has been turned over to HRP for further investigation.  The cause of this fire is classified as INCENDIARY.
25 Elmsdale Crescent, Halifax
November 1, 2012
This fire involved a single family house.  There were no injuries and no fatalities.  Fire Investigators have determined that this fire originated in a basement workshop and the ingnition source was an electrical fault.  The cause of this fire is classified as ACCIDENTAL.
3 Florence Street, Herring Cove
October 29, 2012
This fire involved a single family house.  There were no injuries and no fatalities.  Fire Investigators have determined that this fire originated in the basement and the ignition source was electrical.  The cause of this fire is classified as ACCIDENTAL.
27 Evans Avenue, Halifax
October 23, 2012
This fire involved a vacant unit within an apartment building.  There was one injury and no fatalities.  This fire has been turned over to HRP for further investigation.  The cause of this fire is classified as INCENDIARY.
2080 Green Street, Halifax
October 20, 2012
This fire involved a commercial building.  There were no injuries and no fatalities.  Fire Investigators have determined that this fire originated in a storage room of a restaurant, within the building. and the ignition source could not be determined.  The cause of this fire is classified as UNDETERMINED.
138 Sussex Drive, Tantallon
October 18, 2012
This fire involved a single family home.  There were no injuries and no fatalities.  Fire Investigators have determined that this fire originated in the wall behind the fire place.  The ignition source was heat from the prefabricated fire place.  The cause of theis fire is classified as ACCIDENTAL.
187 Windmill Road, Dartmouth
October 11, 2012
This fire involved a rooming house with a Commercial Business on the main floor. There were no injuries and no fatalities. Fire Investigators have determined that this fire originated on a bed in one of the bedrooms. The ignition source was carelessly discarded smoking materials. The cause of this fire is classified as ACCIDENTAL.
1508 Antrium Road, Carroll's Corner
October 10, 2012
This fire involved a single family home. There were no injuries and no fatalities. Fire Investigators have determined that this fire originated in an enclosed stairwell. The ignition source was an improperly discarded, overheated magic bag. The cause of this fire is classified as ACCIDENTAL.
3565 Lynch Street, Halifax
October 7, 2012
This fire involved a single family home. There was one fatality. This fire has been turned over to HRP for further investigation. The cause of this fire is classified as INCENDIARY.
3045 Robie Street, Halifax
October 2, 2012
This fire involved a Strip Mall. There were no injuries and no fatalities. This Fire has been turned over to HRP for further investigation. The cause of this fire is classified as INCENDIARY.
81 Arklow Drive, Cole Harbour
September 21, 2012
This fire involved a single family home. There were no injuries and no fatalities. Fire Investigators have determined that this fire originated in an exterior wall. The ignition source was an electrical fault in a GFI receptacle which was exposed to water/rain. The cause of this fire is classified as ACCIDENTAL.
200 Ilsley Avenue, Dartmouth
September 9, 2012
This fire involved Halifax Transit Buses. There were no injuries and no fatalities. The area of origin and the ignition source could not be determined. The cause of this fire is classified as UNDETERMINED.
93 Lindam Lane, Ketch Harbour
August 25, 2012
This fire involved a single family home. There were no injuries and no fatallities. This file has been turned over to HRP for further investigation. The cause of this fire is classified as INCENDIARY.
108 Ochterloney Street, Dartmouth
August 13, 2012
This fire involved a mixed occupancy, condo and business, building. There were no injuries and no fatalities. Fire Investigators have determined that this fire originated on the bottom floor in a cardboard box containing stain soaked paper towels. The cause of this fire is classified as ACCIDENTAL.
252 Waverley Road, Dartmouth
August 11, 2012
This fire involved a restaurant in a mixed use building. There were no injuries and no fatallities. This file has been turned over to HRP for further investigation. The cause of this fire is classified as INCENDIARY.
5600 Sackville Street, Halifax
August 3, 2012
This fire involved a Business. There were no injuries and no fatalities.
Fire Investigators have determined that this fire originated in an appliance electrical cord in the Control Room at CBC Radio. The ignition source was an electrical fault. The cause of this fire is classified as ACCIDENTAL.
150 Herring Cove Road, Halifax
July 17, 2012
This fire involved an apartment building.  There were no injuries and no fatallities.  This file has been turned over to HRP for further investigation.  The cause of this fire is classified as INCENDIARY.
152 Lindenwood Terrace, Dartmouth
July 22, 2012
This fire involved a single family home, with fire damage extending to the houses on either side of the original property.  There were no injuries and no fatalities.  Fire Investigators have determined that this fire originated in a wooden planter box on the deck on the back of the house.  The ignition source was a carelessly discarded cigarette.  The cause of this fire is classified as ACCIDENTAL.
1 Richard Street, Elmsdale
July 18, 2012
This fire involved a single family house.  There were no injuries and no fatalities.  Fire Investigators have determined that this fire originated on the outside of the home on a wooden deck.  The ignition source was lightning.  The cause of this fire is classified as NATURAL.
1636 Sackville Drive, Middle Sackville
July 16, 2012
This fire involved a single family house.  One man was injured.  There were no fatalities.  Fire Investigators have determined that this fire originated in a second storey bedroom.  The ignition source was an electrical fault in inside an air conditioner.  The cause of this fire is classified as ACCIDENTAL.
200 Wyse Road, Dartmouth
July 15, 2012
This fire involved a large commercial building.  There were no injuries and no fatalities.  The fire was contained to the outside of the building.  This file has been turned over to HRP for further investigation.  The cause of this fire is classified as INCENDIARY.
60 Convoy Avenue, Halifax
June 18, 2012
This fire involved a single family home with a basement apartment. There were no injuries and no fatalities.  Fire Investigators have determined that this fire originated on a wooden deck and the ignition source could not be determined.  The cause of this fire is classified as UNDETERMINED.
223 Poplar Drive, Cole Harbour
June 17, 2012
This fire involved a residential home.  There were no injuries and no fatalities.  Fire Investigators have determined that this fire originated in the kitchen.  The source of ignition was a pot of heated cooking oil that had been left unattended on the stove.  The cause of this fire is classified as ACCIDENTAL.
237 Roleika Drive, Dartmouth
June 6, 2012
This fire involved a residential apartment building.  There were no injuries and no fatalities.  This file has been turned over to the HRP for further investigation.  The cause of this fire is classified as INCENDIARY.
51 Eagle Point Road, Windsor Junction
June 6, 2012
This fire involved a single family home.  There were no injuries and no fatalities.  This file has been turned over to the RCMP for further investigation.  The cause of this fire is classified as INCENDIARY.
1970 Passage Road, Beaver Harbour
June 4, 2012
This fire involved a single family home.  There were no injuries and no fatalities.  This file has been turned over to RCMP for further investigation.  The cause of this fire is classified as INCENDIARY.
33 Nadine Drive, Porters Lake
June 4, 2012
This fire involved a detached residential garage.  There were no injuries and no fatalities.  The area of origin and the ignition source could not be determined.  The cause of this fire is classified as UNDETERMINED.
Forest Fire in Purcell's Cove
May 21, 2012
This fire involved 27.7 hectares of forest and brush.  There were no injuries and no fatalities.  Fire Investigators have determined that this fire originated at an improvised camp in the woods.  The ignition source could not be identified.  The cause of this fire is classified as UNDETERMINED.
301 Preakness Cr., Fall River
May 12, 2012
This fire involved a residential garage.  There were no injuries and no fatalities.  Fire Investigators have determined that this fire originated in the front right corner of the garage.  The source of ignition could not be determined.  The cause of this fire is classified as UNDETERMINED.
6750 Cork Street, Halifax
May 11, 2012
This fire involved a two storey residential building.  There were no injuries and no fatalities.  Fire Officers at the scene have determined that this fire originated in a television.  The source of ignition was a candle which had been burning on top of the television.  The cause of this fire is classified as ACCIDENTAL.
1094 Tower Road, Halifax
May 10, 2012
This fire involved a three storey residential building. There were no injuries and no fatalities.  This file has been turned over to HRP for further investigation.  The cause of this fire is classified as INCENDIARY.
5416 Uniacke Street, Halifax
May 8, 2012
This fire involved a two storey residential building.  There were no injuries and no fatalities.  Fire Officers on the scene have determined that this fire originated in a mattress in a second floor bedroom.  The ignition source was an electrical outlet and power cord which were in contact with the mattress.  The cause of this fire is classified as ACCIDENTAL.
42 Carriageway Court, Bedford
May 6, 2012
This fire involved a single family house.  There were no injuries and no fatalities.  Fire Investigators have determined that this fire originated in a wall in a basement level family room.  The ignition source was an electrical fault.  The cause of this fire is classified as ACCIDENTAL.
46 Lakeshore Drive, Hammonds Plains
May 3, 2012
This fire involved a single family house.  There were no injuries and no fatalities.  Fire Investigators have determined that this fire originated in the attic.  The ignition source was an electrical fault in the house wiring.  The cause of this fire is classified as ACCIDENTAL.

385 Higginsville Road, Brookvale
April 14, 2012
This fire involved a single family house.  There was one fatality, a woman who was found deceased in the home.  Fire Investigators have determined that this fire originated in a sofa in the living room on the west side of the house.  The ignition source was the improper use of smoking material (cigarette).  The cause of this fire is classified as ACCIDENTAL.

26 Myra Road, Lakeside
April 8, 2012
This fire involved a wooden tower used for firefighter training.  There were no injuries and no fatalities.  Fire Investigators have determined that this fire originated inside the structure near the south west corner.  The ignition source could not be determined.  HRFE and RCMP are investigating this fire.  The cause of this fire is classified as INCENDIARY.
81 Lakecrest Drive, Dartmouth
April 7, 2012
This fire involved a residential apartment building.  There were no injuries and no fatalities.  Fire Investigators have determined that this fire originated above the bedroom ceiling in apartment 610.  The ignition source was an electrical fault in the wiring in that area.  The cause of this fire is classified as ACCIDENTAL.

23 Scout Camp Road, Fall River
April 7, 2012
This fire involved a two storey single family house with an attached garage.  There were no injuries and no fatalities.  Fire Investigators have determined that this fire originated in the northeast corner of the attached garage.  The ignition source could not be determined.  The cause of this fire is classified as UNDETERMINED.

36 Johnson Road, North Preston
April 2, 2012
This fire involved a single family house.  There were no injuries and no fatalities.  Fire Investigators have determined that this fire originated on the south east corner of the dwelling.  The precise area of origin and source of ignition could not be determined.  The cause of this fire is classified as UNDETERMINED.

4 Settlers Lane, Sackville
April 1, 2012
This fire involved a single family house.  There were no injuries and no fatalities.  Fire Investigators have determined that this fire originated outside under the deck on the south side of the house.  The ignition source could not be determined.  The cause of this fire is classified as UNDETERMINED.

2185 Highway #7, East Preston
March 23, 2012
This fire involved a single family house.  There were no injuries and no fatalities.  Fire Investigators have determined that the fire originated in the basement near the front of a clothes dryer.  The source of ignition could not be determined.  The cause of this fire is classified as UNDETERMINED.

274 Gourok Avenue, Dartmouth
March 5, 2012
This fire involved a single family house.  There were no injuries and no fatalities.  Fire Investigators have determined that this fire originated in the kitchen stove.  The ignition source was electrical heating of combustible material that had been improperly stored in the warming tray of the stove.  The cause of this fire is classified as ACCIDENTAL.

997 Terence Bay Road, Terence Bay
February 28, 2012
This fire involved a single family house.  There was one fatality.  Fire Investigators have determined that this fire originated in the corner of a couch in the living room.  The ignition source was a discarded cigarette.  The cause of this fire is classified as ACCIDENTAL.

5 Cherry Lane, Halifax
February 21, 2012
This fire involved an apartment building.  There was one occupant and one firefighter was injured.  Fire Investigators have determined that this fire originated in a couch in the living room of one of the apartments.  The ignition source was discarded smoking material.  The cause of this fire is classified as ACCIDENTAL.

27 Mill Court, Bedford
February 21, 2012
This fire involved a two storey house.  There were no injuries.  Fire Investigators have determined that this fire originated on the back deck. The ignition source was discarded smoking material.  The cause of this fire is classified as ACCIDENTAL.

1225 Bedford Highway, Bedford
February 7, 2012
This fire involved a single storey commercial building which contained a restaurant and a food market.  There were no injuries and no fatalities.  Fire Investigators have determined that this fire originated in the ceiling of the flat roof section.  The ignition source was an electrical fault in that area.  The cause of this fire is classified as ACCIDENTAL.

13146 Highway 224, Chaswood
February 5, 2012
This fire involved a single family house.  There were no injuries and no fatalities.  Due to the extensive damage to the structure, Fire Investigators could not determine the area of origin or the ignition source.  The cause of this fire is classified as UNDETERMINED.
5220 Kent Street, Halifax
February 2, 2012
This fire involved a residential building.  There were no injuries and no fatalities.  Fire Investigators have determined that this fire originated in the kitchen.  The ignition source was a pot that had been left unattended on the stove.  The cause of this fire is classified as ACCIDENTAL.
1454 Birchdale Avenue, Halifax
January 29, 2012
This fire involved a single family house with an attached garage.  There were no injuries and no fatalities. Fire Investigators have determined that this fire originated in the garage.  The ignition source was self heating of stain soaked rags that had been disposed of improperly.  The cause of this fire is classified as ACCIDENTAL.
709 Cow Bay Road, Eastern Passage
January 10, 2012
This fire involved a single family house.  There were no injuries and no fatalities.  Fire Investigators have determined that this fire originated in the basement.  The ignition source was an electrical arc in the basement wiring.  The cause of this fire is classified as ACCIDENTAL.

45 Borden Avenue, Dartmouth
January 5, 2012
This fire involved a commercial building.  There were no injuries and no fatalities.  Fire Investigators have determined that the fire originated in a wooden garbage container in the southwest corner of the building.  The ignition source could not be determined.  The cause of this fire is classified as UNDETERMINED.

69 Fiddle Parkway, Hatchet Lake
January 4, 2012
This fire involved a single family house.  There were no injuries and no fatalities.  Fire Investigators have determined the approximate area of origin was on the main floor in the living room near the fireplace.  As a result of the damage to the structure a more precise area of origin and the source of ignition could not be determined.  The cause of this fire is classified as UNDETERMINED.

25 Arthur Street, Dartmouth
December 31, 2011
This fire involved a residential apartment complex.  There were no injuries and no fatalities.  Fire Investigators have determined that this fire originated on the third floor outside wall of the building at the southwest corner.  The ignition source was sparks from a grinder which was being used to remove steel components of a balcony.  The cause of this fire is classified as ACCIDENTAL.

653 Bellfontaine Road, West Chezzetcook
December 31, 2011
This fire involved a single family house.  There were no injuries and no fatalities.  Fire Investigators have determined that this fire originated in the bedroom in the northeast corner of the house.  The ignition source was a hair dryer.  The cause of this fire is classified as ACCIDENTAL.

15 Mandaville Court, Halifax
December 28, 2011
Occupancy Type: Apartment Building
# of Occupants in the Structure During the Fire: 40
# of Injuries: None Fatalities: None

Operating Smoke Alarms: Yes
Room or Area of Origin: apt 103 Kitchen area
Ignition Source: Soldering Torch
Cause Classification: Accidental
Police Notified: No
Evidence Secured: No
Additional Comments: The superintendent was replacing a valve under the sink in apt. 103 and ignited the paper on the insulation inside the wall.
23 Howland Court, Sackville
December 17, 2011
This fire involved a house converted into two apartments.  There were no injuries and no fatalities.  Fire Investigators have determined that this fire originated in the space between the ceiling in the basement and the floor of the main level.  The ignition source was an electrical fault in the wiring leading to the bedroom light.  The cause of this fire is classified as ACCIDENTAL.


2523 Brunswick Street, Halifax
November 22, 2011
This fire involved a three storey apartment building.  There were no injuries and no fatalities.  Fire Investigators have determined that this fire originated in the furnace room.  The ignition source could not be determined.  The cause of this fire is classified as UNDETERMINED.
44 Cannon Crescent, Eastern Passage
November 22, 2011
This fire involved a detached residential garage.  There were no injuries and no fatalities.  Fire Investigators have determined that this fire originated in the north east corner of the garage.  The ignition source could not be determined.  The cause of this fire is classified as UNDETERMINED.
 
43 White Birch Drive, Halifax
November 22, 2011
This fire involved a single family home.  There were two injuries and no fatalities.  Fire Investigators have determined that this fire originated in a storage room in the basement.  The ignition source was a propane water heater which ignited fumes from some spilled gasoline.  The cause of this fire is classified as ACCIDENTAL.
65 Withrod Drive, Halifax
November 18, 2011
This fire involved a single family house.  There were no injuries and no fatalities.  There were no operating smoke alarms in the home.  Fire Investigators have determined that this fire originated in the second floor bedroom located on the south side of the house.  The ignition source could not be determined.  The cause of this fire is classified as UNDETERMINED.
1124 Barrington Street, Halifax
November 16, 2011
This fire involved a vacant apartment building.  There were no injuries and no fatalities.  This file has been turned over to HRP for further investigation.  The cause of this fire is classified as INCENDIARY.
25 Valleyfield Road, Dartmouth
November 4, 2011
This fire involved a single family home.  One person was treated in hospital for smoke inhalation.  There were no fatalities.  Fire Investigators have determined that this fire originated on the stove in the kitchen.  The source of ignition was a pot of cooking oil which was left unattended and which ignited.  The cause of this fire is classified as ACCIDENTAL.
5718 McCulley Street, Halifax
November 3, 2011
This fire involved a two storey apartment building.  There were no injuries and no fatalities.  Fire Investigators have determined that this fire originated on the roof near the east side of the chimney.  The source of ignition was a roofing torch.  The cause of this fire is classified as ACCIDENTAL.
6 Kent Avenue, Halifax
October 26, 2011
This fire involved a single family house. There were no injuries and no fatalities.  Fire Investigators determined that this fire originated on the exterior of the cedar shingled roof at the south end of the house.  The source of ignition was embers which went up the flue of the chimney and landed in the cedar shingles.  The cause of this fire is classified as ACCIDENTAL.
9 Joey's Way, Duncan's Cove
October 16, 2011
This fire involved a vacant commercial building.  There were no injuries and no fatalities.  Due to the extent of the damage, Fire Investigators could not determine the area of origin or the ignition source for this fire.  The cause of this fire is classified as UNDETERMINED.
126 Eaglewood Drive, Bedford
September 5, 2011
This fire involved a single family home.  There were no injuries and no fatalities.  Fire Investigators have determined that this fire originated in the south west corner of the building in the exterior west wall.  The source of ignition was an electrical fault in the electrical wires between the meter base and the electrical circuit breaker panel, which ignited the insulation.  The cause of this fire is classified as ACCIDENTAL.
36 Range Road, Grand Desert
September 17, 2011
This fire involved a single family detached house.  There were no injuries and no fatalities.  Fire Investigators have determined that this fire originated outside on the deck near the southwest corner of the home.  The source of ignition could not be determined conclusively.  The cause of this fire is classified as UNDETERMINED.
6452 Vienna Street, Halifax
September 17, 2011
This fire involved a residential home with two units.  There were no injuries and no fatalities.  Fire Investigators have determined that this fire originated on the northwest corner of the deck on the second storey.  The ignition source was improperly discarded smoking material.  The cause of this fire is classified as ACCIDENTAL.
83 Albro Lake Road, Dartmouth
September 16, 2011
This fire involved a single storey apartment building.  There were no injuries and no fatalities.  This file has been turned over to HRP for further investigation.  The cause of this fire is classified as INCENDIARY.
20 Sneezy Avenue, Lake Echo
September 14, 2011
This fire involved a single storey home.  There were no injuries and no fatalities.  Fire Investigators have determined that this fire originated in the kitchen.  The ignition source was electrical wiring in the wall which had been damaged by a construction staple.  The cause of this fire is classified as ACCIDENTAL.
26 Primrose Street, Dartmouth
August 22, 2011
This fire involved a fifty unit apartment building.  The fire was contained to a vacant apartment on the first floor.  There were no injuries and no fatalities.  This file has been turned over to the HRP for further investigation.  The cause of this fire is classified as INCENDIARY.
100 Pinecrest Drive, Dartmouth
August 21, 2011
This fire involved a two storey apartment building.  There were no injuries and no fatalities.  The fire was confined to apartment #6.  Fire Investigators have determined that this fire originated in a couch in a bedroom.  The ignition source was carelessly discarded smoking material.  The cause of this fire is classified as ACCIDENTAL.
7396 Highway 207, West Chezzetcook
August 21, 2011
This fire involved a storey and a half house.  There were no injuries and no fatalities.  The house was destroyed.  Fire Investigators have determined that this fire originated in the clothes dryer in the laundry area.  The source of ignition was built up lint in the dryer drum.  The cause of this fire is classified as ACCIDENTAL.
5 Lindsay Hill, Bedford
August 9, 2011
This fire involved a vacant 1 1/2 storey house.  There were no injuries and no fatalities.  Due to the extent of the damage to the building, the area of origin and the ignition source could not be determined.  The cause of this fire is classified as UNDETERMINED.
332 Windmill Road, Dartmouth
August 5, 2011
This fire involved a residential garage.  There were no injuries and no fatalities.  This file has been turned over to HRP for further investigation.  The cause of this fire is classified as INCENDIARY.
3686 Rosemeade Avenue, Halifax
July 26, 2011
This fire involved a single family house.  There were no injuries and no fatalities.  Fire Investigators have determined that this fire originated in the kitchen.  The ignition source was a pot of cooking oil which boiled over onto the element of the stove and ignited.  The cause of this fire is classified as ACCIDENTAL.
5730-5732 Young Street, Halifax
July 25, 2011
This fire involved a 3 storey business and residential building.  There were no injuries and no fatalities.  Fire Investigators have determined that the fire originated on the third floor balcony at the rear of the building.  The ignition source could not be determined.  The cause of this fire is classified as UNDETERMINED.
1225 Bedford Highway, Halifax
July 25, 2011
This fire involved the exterior of a commercial building which houses a market and restaurant.  There were no injuries and no fatalities.  This file has been turned over to HRP for further investigation.  The cause of this fire is classified as INCENDIARY.
50 Rowling Avenue, Musquodoboit Harbour
July 16, 2011
This fire involved a commercial building.  There were no injuries and no fatalities.  Fire Investigators have determined that this fire originated in a vehicle within the mechanic shop in the southeast corner of the building.  The ignition source was welding equipment which had been used to work on the vehicle.  The cause of this fire is classified as ACCIDENTAL.
28 Raymond Drive, Sackville
July 13, 2011
This fire involved a residential house. There were no injuries and no fatalities.  Fire Investigators have determined that this fire originated in a recliner chair in the basement recreation room.  The ignition source was improperly discarded smoking material (cigarette).  The cause of this fire is classified as ACCIDENTAL.
5701 Spring Garden Road (Halifax Public Gardens)
June 30, 2011
This fire involved a maintenance shed which included a lunch room.  There were no injuries and no fatalities.  This file has been turned over to HRP for further investigation.  The cause of this fire is classified as INCENDIARY.
24 Harbourview Drive, Halifax
June 6, 2011
This fire involved a two storey house which was being renovated.  There were no injuries and no fatalities.  Fire Investigators have determined that this fire originated in the second floor master bedroom.  The ignition source could not be determined.  The cause of this fire is classified as UNDETERMINED.
24 Evans Avenue, Halifax
June 2, 2011
This fire involved a multi-unit apartment building.  There were no injuries and no fatalities.  This file has been turned over to HRP for further investigation.  The cause of this fire is classified as INCENDIARY.
2416 Cragg Avenue, Halifax
May 30, 2011
This fire involved an unoccupied residential apartment building.  There were no injuries and no fatalities.  This file has been turned over to HRP for further investigation.  The cause of this fire is classified as INCENDIARY.
7 Jackson Road, Dartmouth
May 27, 2011
This fire involved a multi-unit residential apartment building.  There were no injuries and no fatalities.  This file has been turned over to HRP for further investigation.  The cause of this fire is classified as INCENDIARY.
3720 Highway #2, Fletcher's Lake
May 24, 2011
This fire involved an unoccupied "A" frame residential style structure.  There were no injuries and no fatalities.  This file has been turned over to the RCMP for further investigation.  The cause of this fire is classified as INCENDIARY.
2370 Gottingen Street, Halifax
May 19, 2011
This fire involved a three-storey building with a convenience store on the first floor.  There were no injuries and no fatalities.  Fire Investigators have determined that this fire originated in an electrical control box on the top of a pop cooler in the southwest corner of the store.  The ignition source was an electrical fault inside that box.  The cause of this fire is classified as ACCIDENTAL.
271 Oldham Road, Enfield
May 19, 2011
This fire involved a detached garage and truck camper.  There were no injuries and no fatalities.  Fire Investigators have determined that this fire originated in the truck camper.  The ignition source was a drop light which was left on and found face down on a seat cushion.  The cause of this fire is classified as ACCIDENTAL.
24 Roleika Drive, Dartmouth
May 14, 2011
This fire involved a vacant three-storey apartment building.  There were no injuries and no fatalities.  This file has been turned over to HRP for further investigation.  The cause of this fire is classified as incendiary.
21 Lumsden Crescent, Sackville
April 27, 2011
This fire involved a residential house.  There were no injuries and no fatalities.  This file has been turned over to the RCMP for further investigation.  The cause of this fire is classified as INCENDIARY.
67 Sinclair Street, Dartmouth
April 19, 2011
This fire involved a residential house.  There were no injuries and no fatalities.  Fire Investigators have determined that this fire originated in a bedroom in the basement of the home.  The ignition source was a damaged electrical cord serving a floor lamp.  The cause of this fire is classified as ACCIDENTIAL.
123 St. Georges Boulevard, Hammonds Plains
April 17, 2011
This fire involved a residential house.  There were no injuries and no fatalities.  Occupants were alerted by smoke alarms and evacuated the house safely.  Fire Investigators have determined that this fire originated in the kitchen.  The ignition source was a self cleaning wall oven with damaged insulation.  The cause of this fire is classified as ACCIDENTAL.
6 Margaret Street, Sackville
April 9, 2011
This fire involved a residential house.  There was one serious injury and no fatalities.  Fire Investigators have determined that this fire originated in the basement kitchen of the house.  The ignition source was a flammable liquid which was improperly handled.  The cause of this fire is classified as ACCIDENTAL.
656 Herring Cove Road, Halifax
March 28, 2011
This fire involved a garage/storage building.  There were no injuries and no fatalities.  Fire Investigators have determined that this fire originated on the wall between the access door and the vehicle door.  The ignition source was an electrical fault.  The cause of this fire is classified as ACCIDENTAL.
19109 Highway #7, Spry Harbour
March 25, 2011
This fire involved a residential garage.  The garage and a vehicle were destroyed.  There were no injuries and no fatalities.  Due to the extent of the damage, the area of origin and the ignition source could not be determined.  The cause of this fire is classified as UNDETERMINED.
117 Pinecrest Drive, Dartmouth
March 23, 2011
This fire involved a vacant apartment building. There were no injuries and no fatalities. Fire Investigators have determined that this fire originated in an apartment on the bottom floor. Fire investigators have determined that the cause of the fire was an electrical fault. The cause of this fire is classified as ACCIDENTAL.
256 Bissett Rd, Dartmouth
March 24, 2011
This fire involved a large barn. There were no injuries and no fatalities. This file has been turned over to the RCMP for further investigation. The cause of this fire is classified as INCENDIARY.
1488 Main St, Eastern Passage
March 24, 2011
The fire involved a fishing boat. There were no injuries or fatalities. Fire Investigators have determined that the fire cause was an electrical short. The cause of this fire has been determined as ACCIDENTAL.
18 Wallace Street, Dartmouth
March 17, 2011
This fire involved a single family residential home.  There were no injuries and no fatalities.  Fire Investigators have determined that this fire originated in the basement level of the house.  There were no operating smoke alarms in the area of the fire.  Fire Investigators have determined that this fire originated inside the dryer exhaust vent hose and the ignition source was the heat from the dryer igniting the lint.  The cause of this fire is classified as ACCIDENTAL.
15 Joshua Street, Enfield
March 16, 2011
This fire involved a mini home.  There was one fatality.  Fire Investigators have determined that this fire originated on the north side of the mini home.  Fire resulted in extensive damage.  The cause of this fire is classified as ACCIDENTAL.
74 Brian Street, East Preston
March 15, 2011
This fire involved a garage/storage building.  There were no injuries and no fatalities.  This file has been turned over to the RCMP for further investigation.  The cause of this fire is classified as INCENDIARY.
2852 Gottigen Street, Halifax
March 4, 2011
This fire involved a two storey residential building consisting of rooming houses (2852 and 2854 Gottigen Street) and spread to an adjacent building containing rooms and a convenience store.  There were no injuries and no fatalities.  Fire Investigators have determined that this fire originated on the second floor of the rooming house on the south side of the building, in a room on the east side of the kitchen.  The ignition source could not be determined.  The cause of this fire is classified as UNDETERMINED.
2852 Gottigen Street, Halifax
March 3, 2011
This fire involved a two storey residential building consisting of two rooming houses (2852 and 2854 Gottigen Street).  There were no injuries and no fatalities.  Fire Investigators have determined that the fire originated in a room on the bottom floor on the north side of the building.  The ignition source could not be determined.  The cause of this fire is classified as UNDETERMINED.
880 Pockwock Road, Upper Hammonds Plains
February 28, 2011
This fire involved a small abandoned house.  There were no injuries and no fatalities.  This file has been turned over to the RCMP for further investigation.  The cause of this fire is classified as INCENDIARY.
1416 Lucasville Road, Hammonds Plains
February 21, 2011
This fire involved a split entry house.  One person was injured with burns to the hands.  Two cats died in the fire.  There were no human fatalities.  Fire Investigators determined that this fire originated in the drop ceiling in the basement on the west side of the building.  The ignition source was an electrical fault.  The cause of this fire is classified as ACCIDENTAL.
Atlantica Hotel, 1980 Robie Street, Halifax
February 21, 2011
This fire involved a hotel complex.  There were no injuries and no fatalities.  Fire Officers at the scene determined that this fire originated in the roof deck above the kitchen.  The ignition source was a hot generator exhaust flue pipe.  The cause of this fire is classified as ACCIDENTAL.
8715 Hwy #224, Upper Musquodoboit
February 17, 2011
This fire involved a two storey house.  There were no injuries and no fatalities.  Due to the extent of the damage, Fire Investigators could not determine the area of origin or ignition source.  The cause of this fire is classified as UNDETERMINED.
51 McMullin Road, Wyses Corner
February 5, 2011
This fire involved a mini-home.  There were no injuries and no fatalities.  Fire Investigators have determined that this fire originated in the kitchen.  The source of ignition was a pot of oil left unattended on the stove.  The smoke alarm alerted the occupant, who was able to escape the home.  The cause of this fire is classified as ACCIDENTAL.
56 Lethbridge Avenue, Dartmouth
January 23, 2011
This fire involved a maintenance and storage building located on the grounds of the horse racing track.  There were no injuries and no fatalities.  Fire Investigators have determined that this fire originated in the southwest corner of the building.  The source of ignition was electrical faults.  The cause of this fire is classified as ACCIDENTAL.
76 Frederick Avenue, Halifax
January 16, 2011
This fire involved a residential three storey apartment building.  The fire was contained by Firefighters to a flat on the bottom floor.  There were no injuries and no fatalities.  Fire Investigators have determined that this fire originated in a bedroom in the southeast corner of the building.  The source of ignition was careless use of a lighter by a minor.  The cause of this fire has been classified as ACCIDENTAL.
343 Arklow Drive, Cole Harbour
January 3, 2011
This fire involved a vacant end unit in a row of four town houses.  The fire was contained to the end unit.  There were no injuries and no fatalities.  This file has been turned over to the RCMP for further investigation.  The cause of this fire is classified as INCENDIARY.
2413 West Ship Harbour Road, Owls Head
December 26, 2010
This fire involved a single family residential home.  There were no injuries and no fatalities.  Fire Investigators have determined that this fire originated on the outside of the building on the west wall.  The source of ignition could not be determined.  The cause of this fire is classified as UNDETERMINED.
266 Whitehead Road, Harrietsfield
December 1, 2010
This fire involved two residential sheds, which were destroyed.  There were no injuries and no fatalities.  Fire Investigators have determined that this fire originated in the south east corner of the larger shed.  The source of ignition was a wood stove.  The cause of this fire is classified as ACCIDENTAL.
21949 Highway #7, Sheet Harbour
November 30, 2010
This fire involved a mobile home.  There were no injuries and no fatalities.  Fire Investigators have determined that the fire originated in the furnace closet.  The source of the ignition was the furnace.  The cause of this fire is classified as ACCIDENTAL.
135 Main Street, Dartmouth
November 30, 2010
This fire involved a single storey commercial building which used to be an auto repair shop.  There were no injuries and no fatalities.  Fire Investigators have determined that this fire originated at the eastern wall of the middle vehicle bay.  The source of ignition could not be conclusively determined.  The cause of this fire is classified as UNDETERMINED.
255 Bissett Road, Cole Harbor
November 27, 2010
This fire involved a vacant commercial complex, formerly used as a rehabilitation center.  There were no injuries and no fatalities.  Fire Investigators have determined that this fire originated in a warehouse on the west side of the complex.  This file has been turned over to the RCMP for further investigation.  The cause of this fire is classified as INCENDIARY.
31 Spencer Avenue, Halifax
November 13, 2010
This fire involved a 3 storey residential apartment building.  There were no injuries and no fatalities.  Fire Investigators have determined that this fire originated in the kitchen of a first floor apartment.  The ignition source was an unattended pan which had been left on the stove, causing a grease fire.  The cause of this fire is classified as ACCIDENTAL.
140 Grand Desert Station Road, Grand Desert
November 11, 2010
This fire involved a residential garage and a shed, both of which were destroyed.  There were no injuries and no fatalities.  Fire Investigators have determined that this fire originated in the southwest corner of the garage.  The source of ignition could not be determined.  The cause of this fire is classified as UNDETERMINED.
5272 Uniacke Street, Halifax
November 8, 2010
This fire involved another vacant residential home.  There were no injuries and no fatalities.  Fire Investigators determined that this fire originated outside the structure.  Fire damage was minor.  The source of ignition was incendiary devices thrown at the windows.  This file is under investigation by Halifax Regional Police.
2404 Adams Avenue, Halifax
November 7, 2010
This fire involved a vacant residential home.  There were no injuries and no fatalities.  Fire Investigators have determined that the fire originated outside the structure.  Fire damage was minor.  The source of ignition was incendiary devices thrown at the windows.  This fire is under investigation by Halifax Regional Police.
32 Johnson Road, North Preston
November 2, 2010
This fire involved a mobile home and two vehicles.  There were no injuries and no fatalities.  Fire Investigators have determined that this fire originated outside the structure.  This file has been turned over to the RCMP for further investigation.  The cause of this fire is classified as INCENDIARY.
79 Lakecrest Drive, Dartmouth
October 27, 2010
This fire involved an apartment building.  There were no injuries and no fatalities.  Fire Investigators have determined that this fire originated in a laundry room on the first floor.  This file has been turned over to the Halifax Regional Police for further investigation.  The cause of this fire is classified as INCENDIARY.
6 Blue Forest Lane, Hammonds Plains
October 19, 2010
This fire involved a single family residence.  There were no injuries and no fatalities.  Fire Investigators have determined that this fire originated in the attic, above the bathroom off the master bedroom.  The ignition source was 110 volt house wire in the bathroom ceiling.  The cause of this fire is classified as ACCIDENTAL.
351 Beaverbank Road, Sackville
October 17, 2010
This fire involved a single story community center.  There were no injuries and no fatalities.  This fire originated in a kitchen on the east side of the building.  This file has been turned over to the RCMP for further investigation.  The cause of this fire is classified as INCENDIARY.
79 Lakecrest Drive, Dartmouth
October 7, 2010
This fire involved a 4 storey residential apartment building.  There were no injuries and no fatalities and the fire was confined to the room of origin.  Fire Investigators have determined that this fire originated in a storage room on the first floor.  This file has been turned over to the Halifax Regional Police for further investigation.  The cause of this fire is classified as INCENDIARY.
50 St. Margarets Bay Road, Halifax
September 21, 2010
This fire involved a one and one half storey residential apartment building.  There were no injuries and no fatalities.  There were no operating smoke alarms in the area of the fire.  Fire Officers at the scene have determined that this fire originated in a closet in the living area of apartment "A".  The ignition source was a light bulb in the closet which radiated heat to clothing stored on an upper shelf.  The cause of this fire is classified as ACCIDENTAL.
80 Charlotte Lane, Halifax
September 16, 2010
This fire involved a four storey apartment building.  There were no injuries and no fatalities.  Fire Investigators have determined that this fire originated in a second floor laundry room.  The source of ignition was the exhaust fan for the laundry room which over heated.  The cause of this fire is classified as ACCIDENTAL.
69 Conrod Road, Grand Desert
September 10, 2010
This fire involved a single family home.  There were no injuries and no fatalities.  Fire Investigators have determined that this fire originated in the basement recreation room.  The ignition source was improperly discarded smoking material (cigarette butts).  The cause of this fire is classified as ACCIDENTAL.
9156 Highway 224, Upper Musquodoboit
September 8, 2010
This fire involved a processing plant which makes wood pellets for pellet stoves.  There were no injuries and no fatalities.  Fire Investigators have determined that this fire originated in the "hammer mill" area of the plant.  The ignition source was sparks created during production in the hammer mill.  Sparks ignited a dust explosion which then led to a spread of fire up a conveyor belt into the product silos.  The cause of this fire is classified as ACCIDENTAL.
35 Taleen Drive, Sackville
September 5, 2010
This fire involved a single family residence.  There were no injuries and no fatalities.  Fire investigators have determined that this fire originated in a sofa in the living room.  The ignition source could not be determined.  This file has been turned over to the RCMP for further investigation.  The cause of this fire is classified as INCENDIARY.
2 Briar Place, Halifax
September 4, 2010
This fire involved a single family residence.  There were no injuries and no fatalities.  Fire Investigators have determined that this fire originated in the north east corner of the basement in a small utility room.  The ignition source was electrical energy.  High winds from Hurricane Earl caused the electrical system to go to ground, heating up the ground wire from the electrical panel to where it connected to the water pipe igniting the combustibles in the area.  The cause of this fire is classified as ACCIDENTAL.
88 Queen Street, Dartmouth
September 1, 2010
This fire involved a residential apartment building.  There were no injuries and no fatalities.  This file has been turned over to the Halifax Regional Police for further investigation.  The cause of this fire is classified as INCENDIARY.
168 Smokey Drive, Sackville
August 27, 2010
This fire involved a semi-detached residence.  There were no injuries and no fatalities.  Fire Investigators have determined that this fire originated in a basement utility room.  The source of ignition could not be identified.  The cause of this fire is classified as ACCIDENTAL.
1610 Preston Street, Halifax
August 26, 2010
This fire involved a single family residence.  There were no injuries and no fatalities.  Fire Investigators have determined that this fire originated on the outside south east corner of the building.  The ignition source was a discarded cigarette.  The cause of this fire is classified as ACCIDENTAL.
7140 Hwy 207, West Chezzetcook
August 26, 2010
This fire involved a single family residence.  There were no injuries and no fatalities.  Fire Investigators have determined that this fire originated on the outside south side of the building.  The ignition source was a discarded cigarette.  The cause of this fire is classified as ACCIDENTAL.
60 Sky Blvd, Goffs
August 22, 2010
This fire involved a hotel.  There was one smoke inhalation injury.  Fire Investigators have determined that this fire originated in a guest room on the second floor.  This file has been turned over to RCMP for further investigation.
1 Davison Drive, Fall River
August 18, 2010
This fire involved a single family residence.  There were no injuries and no fatalities.  Fire Investigators have determined that this fire originated in the garage attached to the home.  The source of ignition could not be determined.  This fire is classified as UNDETERMINED.
11979 Peggy's Cove Road, French Village
August 11, 2010
This fire involved a fishing boat.  There were no injuries and no fatalities.  This file has been turned over to RCMP for further investigation.  The cause of this fire is not classified at this time.
2515 Gottingen Street, Halifax
August 2, 2010
This fire involved a two-storey residential building.  There was one smoke inhalation injury.  This file has been turned over to the Halifax Regional Police for further investigation.  The cause of this fire is classified as INCENDIARY.
1355 Oxford Street, Halifax
July 24, 2010
This fire involved an eight story research and education center. There were no injuries and no fatalities. Fire Investigators have determined that this fire originated on the roof of the building. The ignition source was a propane roofing torch which had been used earlier in the day to soften rubber membrane being installed around a new access hatch. The cause of this fire is classified as ACCIDENTAL.
1255 West Porters Lake Road, West Porters Lake  
June 7, 2010  
This fire involved a residential home.  There were no injuries and no fatalities.  Fire Investigators have determined that this fire originated in the kitchen.  The ignition source was an unattended pot of oil on the top of the stove.  The cause of this fire is classified as ACCIDENTAL.  
14 Wardour Street, Bedford
June 4, 2010
This fire involved a residential structure.  There were no injuries and no fatalities.  Fire Investigators have determined that this fire originated on the outside of the home on a deck covered by a gazebo.  The ignition source was an electrical short in an extension cord and lamp, which ignited the fabric of the gazebo.  The cause of this fire is classified as ACCIDENTAL.
50 Roleika Drive, Dartmouth
June 3, 2010
This fire involved a four-storey residential apartment building.  There were no injuries and no fatalities.  Fire Investigators have determined that this fire originated in the bedroom of an apartment on the second floor of the building.  The ignition source was an extension cord which was powering a television and cable box.  The cause of this fire is classified as ACCIDENTAL.
38 Iseley Lane, Dutch Settlement
May 31, 2010
This fire involved a residential home.  There was one fatality.  Fire Investigators have determined that this fire originated on the back deck of the home.  An enclosed gazebo and roof covered this deck.  The ignition source was an electrical extension cord.  The cause of this fire is classified as ACCIDENTAL.
5881 Spring Garden Road
May 16, 2010
This fire involved an apartment building with a restaurant on the main floor.  There were no injuries and no fatalities.  Fire Officers at the scene have determined that this fire originated in a shelving unit in the restaurant.  The source of ignition was an extension cord plugged into an electrical outlet within the shelving unit.  The cause of this fire is classified as ACCIDENTAL.
7 Bedford Road, Dartmouth
May 11, 2010
This fire involved a vehicle repair garage.  There were no injuries and no fatalities.  Fire Investigators have determined that this fire originated in the office near the vehicle repair bay.  This file has been turned over to the Halifax Regional Police for further investigation.  The cause of this fire is classified as INCENDIARY.
27 Evans Avenue, Halifax
May 10, 2010
This fire involved a four storey apartment building.  One person was treated for smoke inhalation at the scene.  There were no fatalities.  Fire Investigators have determined that this fire originated in the elevator car.  This file has been turned over to the Halifax Regional Police for further investigation.  The cause of this fire is classified as INCENDIARY.
32 Valentine Lane, Upper Hammonds Plains
May 10, 2010
This fire involved a residential structure.  There were no injuries and no fatalities.  Fire Officers at the scene have determined that this fire originated in the basement of the home.  The ignition source was an electrical fan. The cause of this fire is classified as ACCIDENTAL.
767 Old Sambro Road, Harrietsfield
April 16, 2010
This fire involved an automobile repair garage.  There were no injuries and no fatalities.  Fire investigators have determined that this fire originated in a motor vehicle which was under repair inside the building.  The source of ignition was welding equipment.  The cause of this fire is classified as ACCIDENTAL.
99 Quoddy Drive, West Quoddy
April 10, 2010
This fire involved a commercial fishing boat.  There were no injuries and no fatalities.  Fire Investigators have determined that this fire originated in the deck (floor) of the engine room.  The ignition source was hot exhaust and hot engine components.  A compression fitting failed, allowing a fine pressurized spray of diesel fuel to contact the hot exhaust and engine components near the rear of the engine.  The cause of this fire is classified as ACCIDENTAL.
22 Collins Grove Court, Dartmouth
April 9, 2010
This fire involved a residential structure.  There were no injuries and no fatalities.  Fire Investigators have determined that this fire originated in an electrical panel in the basement of the home.  The ignition source was faulty electrical components within the panel.  The cause of this fire is classified as ACCIDENTAL.
104 Collins Grove, Dartmouth
April 5, 2010
This fire involved a single family residence. There were no injuries and no fatalities. Fire Investigators have determined that this fire originated in a large plastic garbage can located near the center of the south side exterior wall of the structure. The ignition source could not be determined. The cause of this fire is classified as UNDETERMINED.
5683 Woodill Street, Halifax
March 28, 2010
This fire involved a two storey residential duplex. There were no injuries and no fatalities. Fire Investigators have determined that this fire originated in a concealed space within the roof. The ignition source was a heated brick chimney which was in direct contact with wooden structural members of the building. The cause of this fire is classified as ACCIDENTAL.
8 Albyn Avenue, Dartmouth
March 28, 2010
This fire involved a single family residential building. There were no injuries and no fatalities. Residents were alerted to this fire by a working smoke alarm and were able to evacuate the building. Fire Investigators have determined that this fire originated in the family room in the basement level of the home. The ignition source was an electric baseboard heater which ignited the back of an upholstered armchair which had been placed in direct contact with the heater. The cause of this fire is classified as ACCIDENTAL.
219 Snow's Road, Harrigan's Cove
March 26, 2010
This fire involved an abandoned two-storey residential structure. There were no injuries and no fatalities. Fire Investigators have determined that this fire originated in the kitchen/dining room area on the main level. The ignition source could not be determined. There were no natural ignition sources within the building. The cause of this fire is classified as INCENDIARY.
10 North Street, Bedford
March 23, 2010
This fire involved a van, a shed and a single family home. There were no injuries and no fatalities. Fire investigators have determined that this fire originated in the van, and spread to the shed and into the north east corner and attic space of the home. Two other homes also had their siding damaged by heat from this fire. The ignition source could not be determined. The cause of this fire is classified as UNDETERMINED
81 Lakecrest Drive, Dartmouth
March 13, 2010
This fire involved a three storey apartment building. There were no injuries and no fatalities. This file has been turned over to the Halifax Regional Police for further investigation. The cause of this fire is classified as INCENDIARY.
30043 Highway #7, Necum Teuch
March 12, 2010
This fire involved a single family home. There were no injuries and no fatalities. The building was totally destroyed by fire. The area of origin and the source of ignition could not be determined. The cause of this fire is classified as UNDETERMINED.
165 Victoria Road, Dartmouth
March 12, 2010
This fire involved a three storey apartment building. There were no injuries and no fatalities. Fire Investigators have determined that this fire originated in a mattress in a bedroom. The ignition source could not be determined. The cause of this fire is classified as UNDETERMINED.
19 Dundas Street, Dartmouth
March 3, 2010
This fire involved a residential apartment building. There were no injuries and no fatalities. This file has been turned over to the Halifax Regional Police for further investigation. The cause of this fire is classified as INCENDIARY.
112 Pinecrest Drive, Dartmouth
March 2, 2010
This fire involved a three-storey apartment building. There was one fatality and no other injuries. Fire Investigators have determined that this fire originated in the master bedroom of an upstairs apartment. The ignition source was matches or a hand held lighter. The cause of this fire is classified as INCENDIARY.
298 Portland Street, Dartmouth
February 21, 2010
This fire involved a 3 storey residential building. There were no injuries and no fatalities. Fire Investigators have determined that this fire originated in the living room couch. The ignition source was unattended candles. The cause of this fire is classified as ACCIDENTAL.
7208 St Margaret's Bay Road, Boutlier's Point
February 19, 2010
This fire involved a boat repair, sales and storage facility. There were no injuries and no fatalities. Fire Investigators have determined that this fire originated in the furnace room of the wooden sales/service building of the business. The ignition source could not be determined. The cause of this fire is classified as ACCIDENTAL.
15 Bryden Avenue, Halifax
February 11, 2010
This fire involved a residential structure. There were no injuries and no fatalities. Fire Investigators have determined that this fire originated in the chimney of a unoccupied home on the property. The fire spread from the chimney and burned through the roof. The ignition source was wood scraps which were being burned in the fireplace. The cause of this fire is classified as ACCIDENTAL.
1161 Hollis Street
February 10, 2010
This fire involved a commercial office building and rail station. There were no injuries and no fatalities. Fire Investigators have determined that this fire originated inside a window frame on the second floor of the building. The ignition source was a grinder, which was being use by workers on the outside of the building to remove the windows. The cause of this fire is classified as ACCIDENTAL.
9 Herring Cove Wharf Lane, Herring Cove
February 10, 2010
This fire involved a two and a half storey fish shed. There were no injuries and no fatalities. This file has been turned over to the Halifax Regional Police for further investigation. The cause of this fire is classified as INCENDIARY.
32 Symonds Street, Dartmouth
February 7, 2010
This fire involved a residential structure. There were no injuries and no fatalities. There were no operating smoke alarms in the area of the fire. Fire Investigators have determined that this fire originated in a crawl space in the home. The ignition source was a blow torch which was being used to thaw frozen water pipes. The cause of this fire is classified as ACCIDENTAL.
23 Erskine Street, Dartmouth
February 6, 2010
This fire involved a residential structure. There were no injuries and no fatalities. Fire Investigators have determined that this fire originated underneath an elevated children's play structure outside the home. The fire destroyed the play house and an attached shed. The fire damaged the exterior of a home and a garage. The probable ignition source was ash from a tobacco pipe. The cause of this fire is classified as ACCIDENTAL.
12 Harmes Drive, Eastern Passage
February 1, 2010
This fire involved a residential structure. There were no injuries and no fatalities. Fire Investigators have determined that this fire originated in the garage, which is attached to the home. The ignition source was the electric compressor and motor of a refrigerator which was operating in the garage. The cause of this fire is classified as ACCIDENTAL.
5561 Weatherwood Court, Halifax
January 29, 2010
This fire involved a five-storey residential condominium building. There were no fatalities. One adult male was transported to hospital with serious signs of smoke inhalation. Fire Investigators have determined that this fire originated in the kitchen of a condominium on the third floor. The ignition source was a burner on the stove, which was found by firefighters in the "on" position. This burner ignited a cardboard box of food items which had been left on the stove top. The cause of this fire is classified as ACCIDENTAL.
114 Lakewood Drive, Brookside
January 21, 2010
This fire involved a residential structure. There were no injuries and no fatalities. Fire Investigators have determined that this fire originated in the utility room in the basement level of the home. The ignition source was a malfunctioning air exchanger. The cause of this fire is classified as ACCIDENTAL.
500 John Grant Back Road, Meaghers Grant
January 18, 2010
This fire involved a residential structure. There was one injury, which involved minor burns to a man's hand. Fire Investigators have determined that this fire originated in the kitchen. The ignition source was cooking oil which was being heated in a pot on the stove. The cause of this fire is classified as ACCIDENTAL.
42 Skeena Street, Dartmouth
January 14, 2010
This fire involved a residential structure. There were no injuries and no fatalities, but two cats died as a result of this fire. This file has been turned over to the Halifax Regional Police for further investigation. The cause of this fire is classified as INCENDIARY.
5167 South Street, Halifax
January 12, 2010
This fire involved a mixed residential and business building. There were no injuries and no fatalities. Investigators have determined that this fire originated in a wall void space in a closet on the first floor. The ignition source was electrical wiring. The cause of this fire is classified as ACCIDENTAL.
226 Portland Street, Dartmouth
January 1, 2010
This fire involved a residential rooming house/ apartment building. There were no injuries and no fatalities. Investigators have determined that this fire originated in the kitchen/ living room area of Apartment # 7. The ignition source could not be determined. The cause of this fire is classified as ACCIDENTAL.
59 Village Road, Herring Cove
December 31, 2009
This fire involved a construction trailer. There were no injuries and no fatalities. Investigators have determined that this fire originated inside the trailer on the west wall. The ignition source could not be determined. The cause of this fire is classified as UNDETERMINED.
19 Rodney Road, Dartmouth
December 30, 2009
This fire involved a residential apartment building. There were no injuries and no fatalities. This file has been turned over to the Halifax Regional Police for further investigation. The cause of this fire is classified as INCENDIARY.
19 Shepherd Road, Halifax
December 23, 2009
This fire involved a residential structure. There were no injuries and no fatalities. There were no operating smoke alarms in the area of the fire. Investigators have determined that this fire originated in the living room. The ignition source was an electric baseboard heater which was in direct contact with a couch and curtains. The couch had been pushed up against the baseboard heater. The cause of this fire is classified as ACCIDENTAL.
22 Alan Street Extension, Sackville
December 19, 2009
This fire involved a residential structure. There were no injuries and no fatalities. Investigators have determined that this fire originated in the northeast corner of the living room. The ignition source was unattended candles which were being used too close to combustible materials. The cause of this fire is classified as ACCIDENTAL.
1893 Albemarle Street, Halifax
December 16, 2009
This fire involved a commercial retail/office complex. There were no injuries and no fatalities. Fire Officers on scene have determined that this fire originated in an expansion joint between concrete structural wall members on the outside of the building. The ignition source of this fire was a contractors torch which was being used to dry out the expansion joint prior to sealing it. Burning materials dropped down and burned an area of the expansion joint approximately 15 feet long. The cause of this fire is classified as ACCIDENTAL.
1 Hazel Street, Sackville
December 11, 2009
This fire involved a residential structure. There were no injuries and no fatalities. Investigators have determined that this fire originated in the kitchen. The ignition source of this fire was a cardboard pizza box which had been left on the right front burner of the stove. This fire spread to upper kitchen cabinets, which contained three 1-pound propane cylinders. Two of the cylinders vented their contents through their relief valves. One of the cylinders ruptured violently, causing damage to the structure. The cause of this fire is classified as ACCIDENTAL.
22 Orange Walk, Halifax
December 4, 2009
This fire involved a residential structure. There were no injuries and no fatalities. Investigators have determined that this fire originated in the storage room under the stairs on the main level. The ignition source for this fire was an electrical malfunction in the hot water heater in the storage room. The cause of this fire is classified as ACCIDENTAL.
Hwy 7, Pace Settlement
December 2, 2009
This fire involved a storage garage used to store lobster traps and commercial fishing equipment. There were no injuries and no fatalities. Investigators have determined that this fire originated in the southeast corner on the inside of the building. The ignition source for this fire was an electric baseboard heater which ignited combustible material in front of it. The cause of this fire is classified as ACCIDENTAL.
1015 Cow Bay Road, Cow Bay
November 29, 2009
This fire involved a large warehouse/storage building. There were no injuries and no fatalities. The building was destroyed. Investigators have determined that this fire originated in the northwest corner on the inside of the building. The ignition source of the fire could not be determined, and no natural ignition source could be identified in the area of origin. This file has been turned over to the RCMP for further investigation. The cause of this fire is classified as INCENDIARY.
11171 Peggy's Cove Road, Seabright
November 27, 2009
This fire involved a residential structure. There were no injuries and no fatalities. There were no operating smoke alarms in the area of the fire. Investigators have determined that this fire originated in the kitchen. The ignition source of the fire was an electrical malfunction in a microwave oven which was located on a wooden shelf in the kitchen cabinets. The cause of this fire is classified as ACCIDENTAL.
120 Main Street, Dartmouth
November 26, 2009
This fire involved a restaurant. There were no injuries and no fatalities. Investigators have determined that this fire originated at the server station on the main level of the restaurant. The ignition source of this fire is still under investigation in cooperation with Halifax Regional Police. The cause of this fire is classified as INCENDIARY.
2416 Agricola Street, Halifax
November 16, 2009
This fire involved a commercial/residential building. There were no injuries and no fatalities. There were no operating smoke alarms in the area of the fire. Investigators have determined that this fire originated in the bedroom of a vacant apartment on the second floor. The ignition source of this fire was discarded smoking materials which ignited a mattress. The cause of this fire is classified as ACCIDENTAL.
1117 Hwy 277, Dutch Settlement
November 16, 2009
This fire involved a residential structure. One occupant received burns to the face, ears and hands while trying to extinguish the fire. Investigators have determined that this fire originated in the kitchen. The ignition source of the fire was cooking oil in an open pot, being used for deep frying. The cause of this fire is classified as ACCIDENTAL.
697 Windmill Road, Dartmouth
November 13, 2009
This fire involved a cabin cruiser. There were no injuries and no fatalities. Investigators have determined that the fire originated in the forward head (washroom) on the starboard (right) side of the boat. The ignition source of the fire could not be determined. The cause of this fire is classified as UNDETERMINED.
5 Parkstone Road, Halifax
November 8, 2009
This fire involved a residential structure. There were no injuries and no fatalities. There were no operating smoke alarms found in the building. Investigators have determined that this fire originated on the front porch. The ignition source of this fire is under investigation. The investigation into this fire is continuing, in cooperation with Halifax Regional Police. The cause of this fire is classified as UNDER INVESTIGATION.
77 Bruce Drive, Ship Harbour
October 14, 2009
This fire involved a residential cottage. There were no injuries and no fatalities. The cottage was completely destroyed. Investigators were unable to determine the area of origin or the ignition source of the fire. The cause of this fire is classified as UNDETERMINED.
409 Shore Road, West Chezzetcook
October 14, 2009
This fire involved a large two bay garage which was in use as an auto body shop. There was one minor injury and no fatalities. The building and equipment in it were destroyed. Investigators have determined that the fire originated in the right side bay of the garage. The ignition source of this fire was welding equipment which ignited the plastic wheel well liner of a vehicle which was being repaired. The cause of this fire is classified as ACCIDENTAL.
1538 Beaverbank Road, Beaverbank
September 23, 2009
This fire involved a combined community center and fire station. There were no injuries and no fatalities. Investigators have determined this fire originated on the rear patio deck which was located on the second level of the structure. The ignition source of this fire could not be determined. The cause of this fire is classified as UNDETERMINED.