Video – Cobourg Fire Department Extinguish Bin Fire at Encampment

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Cobourg Fire Department extinguished a bin fire at the encampment located at 390 King Street East on Monday, January 22, 2024.

The fire department were dispatched to a public assistance call at the encampment, but when they pulled in, flames were visible coming from a garbage bin used by the encampment residents.

Security were even unaware of the fire.

Firefighters doused the flames and there is no cause of the fire at this time.

Pete Fisher
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Has been a photojournalist for over 30-years and have been honoured to win numerous awards for photography and writing over the years. Best selling author for the book Highway of Heroes - True Patriot Love

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