Wednesday, May 8, 2024

Fire prevention week

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Hamilton fire responds to about 250 structure fires each year, the majority of those are residential.

This holiday weekend, the fire department is urging residents to use extra caution when cooking and attending social events.

Kelly Noseworthy begins our coverage of fire prevention week with a story about safety.

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