UPDATE: James St. Apartment Fire

Thursday, 25 October 2012 11:26

Careless smoking is the cause of an early morning fire at the one of the Goff Tower apartment buildings. A blaze in one of the 5th floor units of the building broke out at 4:45 this morning. Woodstock Fire and Police were able to extinguish the fire with no damage to adjacent units. However, six city police officers and two people from the unit were treated for smoke inhalation. The fire department is now saying there were working smoke detectors in the unit. Damage is pegged at 4-thousand dollars. Improper disposal of smoking materials caused the fire.

More from Local News

Early Bird Ticket Deadline Approaches for Big Night Out

We're about a month away from the Big Night Out Halloween Bash, the largest fundraiser for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Oxford County.
Woodstock Teen Charged in Brant County

The 17-year-old has been charged with stunt driving and speeding 50 kilometres over the posted limit.
Workplace Incident Under Investigation

An investigation is underway by the Ministry of Labour after a workplace incident in Ingersoll.
Increased Police Presence in Woodstock

The Woodstock and Waterloo Police are conducting an investigation in the Friendly City, causing an increased police presence.
WPS Launches New Cruiser Design

New Woodstock Police cruisers will have a white design moving forward.
United Way Prepares for Next Fundraising Campaign

United Way Oxford will officially kick off its next fundraising campaign on September 24th.
Community Grant Applications Now Available

Oxford County based charities have until October 2nd to apply for funding through the Oxford Community Foundation.
Province Funding Oxford County Paramedics

Faster emergency care is the goal of the province, and funding is coming to Oxford County to help make that a reality.
Interview with a City Councillor - September 14th, 2026

Councillor Liz Wismer-Van Meer talked about the possibility of a Winter Lights Market in downtown Woodstock.
PJHL Recap - Sept 11th and Sept 12th

It was a great opening weekend for the Tavistock Braves and the Thamesford Trojans, but a rough one for the Norwich Merchants.
Navy Vets Recap - Sept 11th and Sept 12th

The Woodstock Navy Vets launched their inaugural GOHL season with two victories.
Hike for Hospice Returns this Saturday

Lots of people will hit up the Roth Park trail in support of VON Sakura House this Saturday.
Two Road Construction Projects Start This Week

Crews will get to work at the corner of Oxford Rd 9 and Oxford Rd 10 in Ingersoll, and the corner of Oxford Rd 2 and Oxford Rd 12 in Woodstock.
SWPH Reporting First Human Case of West Nile Virus

It's the first human case of West Nile virus in the Southwestern Public Health region since 2018.
Crash Investigation on Airport Road

Non-life threatening injuries have been reported after a two-vehicle crash north of Tillsonburg.
One Dead in Perth County Crash

A 79-year-old from Arva has died after a two-vehicle crash at the corner of Perth Road 163 and Perth Line 26.
Ingersoll Candidate Profile - Matthew Chambers

The ballot for Ingersoll Town Council has another name on it, as Matthew Chambers has come forward as a candidate.
Two Arrested Following Brant Break-and-Enter Investigation

The Oxford County Community Street Crime Unit supported the investigation.
Woodstock Remembers 9/11

Today marks the 25th anniversary of the tragic events of September 11, 2001, which the City of Woodstock is remembering.
Terry Fox Run Returns to Woodstock

The 46th annual Terry Fox Run will be in Woodstock, taking place at the Southside Park Bandshell.