Ontario Fire Marshal says Fatality Numbers Worse Year in Decades

The Office of the Ontario Fire Marshall revealed the statistics for the province in terms of fatalities in fires and they call it the worse year in decades.

There was a total of 133 fire-related fatalities last year. They say each one represents someone’s loved one.

They say to not be a statistic and take fire safely seriously.

They advise only working smoke alarms save lives.

They also say to plan and practice a Home Escape Plan to be prepared.