City of Thunder Bay Media Release
January 31, 2017 – A Wiley Street property owner has been ticketed for failing to install a smoke alarm where required. The ticket carries a fine of $360.
Thunder Bay Fire Rescue responded to a possible structural fire at the residence on Thursday, Jan. 26. The first arriving crew quickly extinguished a mattress fire. Further investigation into the fire resulted in the ticket being issued.
“Thunder Bay Fire Rescue has a zero tolerance policy regarding smoke alarm violations,” said Deputy Fire Chief Greg Hankkio. “Only a working smoke alarm can give you the time needed to safely escape a fire emergency.”
Thunder Bay Fire Rescue reminds residents that it is the law to have working smoke alarms on every level of your home and outside all sleeping areas.
Carbon Monoxide alarms are required to be installed outside any sleeping area if your home has a fuel fired appliance, a fireplace or an attached garage.
