Winnipeg, MB – At 5:59 p.m. on Tuesday, May 18, 2021, the Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service (WFPS) responded to reports of a grass fire near Murray Park Road and Sturgeon Road.
When crews arrived on scene, they encountered smoke and flames in a grassy area. With wind speeds gusting up to 57 km/h, there was a significant risk of the fire spreading.
Winnipeg, MB – At 7:06 p.m. on Monday, May 17, 2021, the Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service (WFPS) responded to reports of a fire in a one-and-half storey home in the 400 block of College Avenue.
When crews arrived on scene, they encountered flames and smoke coming from the home. Firefighters used a Flameguard X-Tinguish Fire Suppression Tool, an aerosol device that reduces temperatures, which allows safer access for firefighters. Crews then launched an offensive attack, declaring the fire under control 7:53 p.m.
Winnipeg, MB – At 4:58 p.m. on Friday, May 14, 2021, the Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service (WFPS) responded to reports of a fire in a two-storey apartment building in the 300 block of Blake Street.
When crews arrived on scene, they encountered smoke coming from the building. Crews launched an offensive attack, declaring the fire under control at 5:22 p.m.
All occupants either self-evacuated or safely sheltered in place until the fire was extinguished. No injuries were reported.
Winnipeg, MB – At 8:56 a.m. on May 13, 2021, Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service (WFPS) crews responded to reports of a grass fire in the vicinity of Peguis Street and Reenders Drive.
Crews used specialized wildland-urban interface equipment, including the WFPS Bison, to attack the fire and protect the surrounding areas and properties.
The fire was under control at 9:46 a.m. No injuries were reported.
Winnipeg, MB – The Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service (WFPS) responded to two structure fires on the morning of Wednesday, May 12, 2021.
At 7:55 a.m. the WFPS responded to reports of a house fire in the 300 block of Burrows Avenue.
Winnipeg, MB – The Winnipeg Public Library will begin providing contactless holds pickup and return service at all 20 branches beginning Thursday, May 13, 2021, including at the newly renovated Cornish Library.
Service at the library branches will be for holds pickup and return services only. Customers will not have access to enter the branches.
Audited financial results confirm City was able to manage early fiscal challenges of the pandemic with assistance from federal Safe Restart Agreement funds
Winnipeg, MB – The City of Winnipeg has released its audited consolidated financial statements for 2020, as audited by the City’s external auditor KPMG. The report will be presented at Audit Committee on May 18, 2021.
Winnipeg, MB – At 11:25 a.m. on May 10, 2021, the Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service responded to reports of a fire in a two-storey house in the 400 block of Flora Avenue.
When crews arrived on scene, they encountered smoke in the house and launched an offensive fire attack. The fire was declared under control at 11:59 a.m.
There were no occupants inside at the time of the fire. No injuries were reported.
The cause of the fire is believed to be accidental. Damage estimates are not available at this time.
Winnipeg, MB – At 3:00 p.m. on May 9, 2021, the Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service (WFPS) responded to a large wildland fire in a grassy area near Foster Street and Tyne Avenue in Elmwood. It was estimated to cover an area the size of two football fields. With wind speeds gusting to over 45km/h, the fire was at serious risk of further spread.
Winnipeg, MB – The Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service (WFPS) responded to a significant grass fire and a house fire in the early hours of May 9, 2021.
At 12:10 a.m. on May 9, 2021, WFPS responded to reports of a fire in a three-storey, multi-family house in the 500 block of William Avenue.
When crews arrived on scene, they found smoke in the house and launched an offensive attack. The fire was declared under control at 12:31 a.m.