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CLOSER LOOK: Watch out for huge falling icicles — but don’t blowtorch them

In this new feature, Village Media journalists break down an interesting story making headlines around the province. On tonight's episode: Beware of those giant dangling icicles

Every weeknight, Village Media’s Scott Sexsmith sits down with one of our journalists to explore a compelling story they are covering.

These conversations go beyond the headlines, helping viewers better understand how we gather the details that land in your local news feed.

On tonight's episode: Beware of falling icicles.

SEE: Those big, dangling icicles on the roof are a danger and you could be liable

Slips and falls are part and parcel of Canadian winters — but they're not the only seasonal hazard property owners could be liable for.

Falling icicles could lead to lawsuits, too, so owners and tenants should be careful to take the proper precautions.

Just don't use a blowtorch to melt them away. Bad idea.

SEE: Apartment fire allegedly caused by blow-torching icicles: tenants

GuelphToday reporter Santana Bellantoni joins us tonight to explain what she's learned. You can read her latest article HERE.

Stay tuned for more episodes of ‘Closer Look’ every weeknight at 7 p.m. ​You can find all our previous segments HERE.

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