Keith Gosse

3 weeks ago | saltwire.com | Keith Gosse

Advertisement 1No injuries  •  Article contentSix people have been displaced following a house fire in the east end of St. John’s early Friday morning. St. John’s Regional Fire Department firefighters were called to 2 Rigolet Crescent at about 1 a.m. and arrived to find fire and thick smoke on the exterior of the home around the rear deck and extending to the roof. They made quick work of the fire but the affected area was significantly damaged and power had to be cut to the home.

3 weeks ago | saltwire.com | Keith Gosse

Skip to ContentAdvertisement 1One officer sent to hospiatl as a precaution  •  Article contentA number of afternoon high-speed chases came to an end in dramatic fashion Tuesday when the suspect vehicle, a dark GMC SUV, was rammed by an unmarked RNC vehicle as the male driver tried to cross the median of the Trans-Canada Highway into oncoming traffic.

3 weeks ago | saltwire.com | Keith Gosse

Advertisement 1Two dogs and a cat survive  •  Article contentA fire caused significant damage to a home in central St. John’s Monday night and while there were no injuries to persons, one of four pets succumbed to smoke inhalation during the incident. St. John’s Regional Fire Department (SJRFD) firefighters were called to the home on Suvla Street just before 9 p.m. when a neighbour noticed smoke coming from the home and called 911.

3 weeks ago | saltwire.com | Keith Gosse

Advertisement 1Boy was riding a bike at time of crash  •  Article contentA young child was taken to hospital in serious condition Monday night after he was struck by a vehicle while riding his bike. The collision happened just before 6:45 p.m. at the intersection of Montague Streetand Watson Street in the east end of St. John’s.

3 weeks ago | saltwire.com | Keith Gosse

Residents unaware home was on fire  •   •  Article contentFour people, who had no idea their home was on fire, escaped the serious blaze without injuries Saturday morning thanks to a quick-thinking neighbour who noticed the fire. St. John’s Regional Fire Department platoon chief Ed Sears told media that the neighbour noticed the exterior of the house at 48 Blackwood Place was engulfed in flames at about 10:40 a.m. and alerted the residents.