Apartment fires in Canada raise safety concerns in Weyburn and New Westminster

On July 30, 2026, a fire broke out in the crawl space of an apartment building on the 400 block of First Avenue NW in Weyburn, Saskatchewan. Four fire trucks and 14 firefighters responded, containing the blaze without injuries. Residents were allowed to re‑enter the building around 12:30 a.m. after ventilation and safety checks. Acting Fire Chief Mike Wock urged anyone hearing a fire alarm to call 9‑1‑1 immediately.

Later the same day, a second fire erupted at an apartment building on the 800 block of 5th Avenue in New Westminster, British Columbia, just a block from a recent blaze. Police and fire crews rescued about 15 residents, including several older adults who required assistance. Two officers were treated for smoke inhalation but released. The fire caused limited damage to the building, which is under renovation, and highlighted the fire‑risk of older, wood‑framed apartments in the area.