Winnipeg, MB – At 12:34 p.m. on Sunday, May 14, 2023, the Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service (WFPS) responded to reports of a grass fire near Terracon Place.
Using specialized equipment, including a WFPS Bison, crews quickly stopped the fire from spreading and declared it extinguished at 1:34 p.m. No injuries were reported.
The fire was caused by arcing electrical lines. Manitoba Hydro was on scene to repair damaged equipment. A nearby rail line was briefly closed to ensure the safety of those in the area.
As the ground dries out, WFPS reminds residents to exercise extreme caution when doing any sort of burning. When wind speeds exceed 25 kilometers per hour, all open-air fires, including those in approved fire pits, are prohibited. Even if a resident has obtained a burning permit, fires are not permitted under these conditions.
Residents should never dispose of cigarette butts in any sort of vegetation or from vehicle windows. Butts should also never be put out in planter pots.