Wildfires hit the Pontiac
August 12, 2025
Four small forest fires ignited across Pontiac county between Aug. 9 and 11, with a fifth reported to be burning north of Waltham as of
Four small forest fires ignited across Pontiac county between Aug. 9 and 11, with a fifth reported to be burning north of Waltham as of
SOPFEU firefighters have declared a 3.2 hectare forest fire northeast of Sparling Lake in the municipality of Thorne to be under control after working to
Mayor says Thorne will gets its own first responders, and until then, the ambulances will be first on the scene.
The Mansfield community gathered at Amyotte Park over the weekend for its annual summer party – Mansfield en Fête – which this year was jam-packed
The fire didn’t have a chance to grow beyond the back side of the house.
Bryson, Calumet Island, Campbell’s Bay and Litchfield municipalities will begin sharing fire services July 1.
The Bristol Fire Department hosted its second annual pancake breakfast fundraiser Saturday morning to help cover the cost of the department’s Jaws of Life rescue
A two-vehicle accident occurred on Highway 148 at the intersection with Highway 303 South on Tuesday morning, sending the driver of one car to hospital.
A friend of the homeowners is raising money to help them buy a trailer to use as a temporary home.
Four small forest fires ignited across Pontiac county between Aug. 9 and 11, with a fifth reported to be burning north of Waltham as of Tuesday morning. Most municipalities are enforcing total fire ban as high fire risk continues.
SOPFEU firefighters have declared a 3.2 hectare forest fire northeast of Sparling Lake in the municipality of Thorne to be under control after working to extinguish it all weekend.
Mayor says Thorne will gets its own first responders, and until then, the ambulances will be first on the scene.
The Mansfield community gathered at Amyotte Park over the weekend for its annual summer party – Mansfield en Fête – which this year was jam-packed with a ball tournament, live music, dance performances, fireworks and kids’ activities. A new addition
The fire didn’t have a chance to grow beyond the back side of the house.
Bryson, Calumet Island, Campbell’s Bay and Litchfield municipalities will begin sharing fire services July 1.
The Bristol Fire Department hosted its second annual pancake breakfast fundraiser Saturday morning to help cover the cost of the department’s Jaws of Life rescue equipment purchased last year. About 100 people lined up at the Bristol fire station throughout
A two-vehicle accident occurred on Highway 148 at the intersection with Highway 303 South on Tuesday morning, sending the driver of one car to hospital. Shawville-Clarendon fire chief Lee Laframboise said the department was called to respond to an accident
A friend of the homeowners is raising money to help them buy a trailer to use as a temporary home.
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