Statement regarding fire safety at encampment near 401

Kingston Fire & Rescue, exercising powers under section 15 of the Fire Protection and Prevention Act, has issued an immediate threat to life notice at an encampment located in an area owned by the Province of Ontario.
 
Under the Act, fire inspectors who believe a risk of fire poses an immediate threat to life have the authority to enter on land or premises and remove anything that may constitute a fire menace or take any action urgently required to remove or reduce the threat to life. 
 
Acting on a complaint, fire crews were called to the encampment, located near the 401 West Bound ramp at Sir John A. MacDonald Boulevard, earlier today, March 19. An immediate threat to life notice was issued for the removal of two open-air appliances, one propane appliance and three propane cylinders, a gasoline container and cooking pots used for burning items.

"The safety of people living in camps outside and in different parts of the community remains of utmost concern,” says Chief Fire Prevention Officer, Ted Posadowski. “Today we issued another immediate threat to life notice, we really are focused on doing everything possible to keep people safe."

Support services, including storage options for belongings, shelter space and transportation, are available for anyone affected by this notice.