Winnipeg, MB – Since yesterday, the Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service (WFPS) has responded to two structure fires and a water rescue.
Gull Lake Road fire
At 5:05 p.m. on Monday, June 1, 2026, WFPS responded to a structure fire in a house in the 200 block of Gull Lake Road.
At the scene, crews found smoke coming from the house. Firefighters attacked the fire and declared it under control at 5:50 p.m.
No injuries were reported. The fire is under investigation.
Augier Avenue water rescue
At 6:56 p.m. on Monday, June 1, 2026, WFPS responded to reports of people needing help in the river near Augier Avenue. WFPS dispatched the water rescue unit, which is a team of specially trained firefighters with water rescue equipment. Firefighters also deployed a drone to help them locate the people in the water.
Crews found two people in the water who needed help. Firefighters used a throw ball and personal flotation devices to rescue one person. Bystanders in a canoe helped firefighters rescue the other person.
Paramedics assessed both people and no transportation to hospital was required. It is unknown how the people came to be in the water.
Magnus Avenue fire
At 3:26 a.m. on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, WFPS responded to reports of a structure fire in the 800 block of Magnus Avenue.
At the scene, crews found smoke coming from the house. Firefighters attacked the fire and declared it under control at 4:15 a.m.
One firefighter sustained an injury during the response, and paramedics transported them to hospital in stable condition. No other injuries were reported.
The fire is under investigation.
Water safety
Each year, WFPS responds to more than 150 calls for help on water or ice. Follow these tips to avoid a water emergency:
- Wear a life jacket when you’re on the water in a boat or doing activities on the shoreline like photography or fishing.
- Monitor water conditions when you’re near a river or waterway. Moving water can be more unpredictable than it looks. Riverbanks may have sand or clay edges, which can be unstable.
- Parents and teachers should talk to children about how to stay safe near waterways. Remind kids to never approach a waterway without an adult.
- If you see someone who needs help in the water, call 9-1-1. Try to keep the person in your sight so you can update responders.