Winnipeg, MB – The Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service (WFPS) responded to two overnight fires.

Sargent Avenue Fire

At 10:47 p.m. on June 5, 2021, the WFPS responded to reports of a fire in a three-storey apartment block in the 700 block of Sargent Avenue.

Upon arrival on scene, crews found smoke coming from the structure. An offensive attack was initiated and the fire was declared under control at 11:13 p.m. Crews then ventilated smoke from the building, allowing residents to return to their suites.

Winnipeg, MB – At 6:47 p.m. on June 5, 2021, the Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service (WFPS) responded to reports of a kitchen fire in a single-family house in the 2900 block of St. Mary’s Road.

Upon arrival on scene, crews found smoke in the house and launched an offensive attack. The fire was declared under control at 7:14 p.m.

All occupants of the house safely self-evacuated. No injuries were reported.

The fire is believed to be accidental, caused when a combustible item near a heat source ignited. No damage estimates are currently available.

Winnipeg, MB – At 1:46 p.m. on June 5, 2021, the Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service (WFPS) responded to reports of a fire in a vacant, two-and-a-half storey house in the 500 block of Bannatyne Avenue.

Upon arrival on scene, crews found smoke and flames coming from the house and launched an offensive attack. The fire was declared under control at 2:20 p.m.

Crews completed a search of the house and no occupants were found. No injuries were reported.

The cause of the fire is under investigation. Damage estimates are not available at this time.

Winnipeg, MB – The Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service (WFPS) responded to two overnight fires.

Selkirk Avenue Fire

At 9:54 p.m. on June 4, 2021, the WFPS responded to reports of a fire in a two-storey house in the 800 block of Selkirk Avenue.

Upon arrival on scene, crews found smoke and flames coming from the house. An offensive attack was initiated and the fire was declared under control at 10:13 p.m.

Winnipeg, MB – The Louise Bridge will temporarily close to all traffic for repairs and maintenance on Monday, June 7 at 6 a.m.

The closure includes the area from Stadacona Street to Higgins Avenue and will be in effect until Monday, June 21 at 3 p.m.

Motorists must use alternate routes while this road closure is in place; pedestrian access will be maintained.

For Transit re-route and schedule information, visit winnipegtransit.com or contact 311.

Winnipeg, MB – In response to extreme heat in the forecast, and in consideration of the Province of Manitoba’s public health orders issued June 2, 2021, the City of Winnipeg will be opening spray pads for residents who need them as an option to provide some relief from the heat.

The spray pads will be monitored by the City’s Community Service Ambassadors, as all public health orders regarding gatherings and physical distancing will be in effect.

Winnipeg, MB – The Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service (WFPS) responded to two fires on the morning of June 2, 2021.

Boyd Avenue

At 8:34 a.m., WFPS responded to reports of a fire in a two-storey home in the 500 block of Boyd Avenue.

When crews arrived on scene, smoke was coming from the home. Crews launched an offensive attack, declaring the fire under control at 9:18 a.m.

Crews searched the home and no people were located. No injuries were reported.

The cause of the fire is under investigation. No damage estimates are available.

Winnipeg, MB – The City of Winnipeg will be conducting controlled burns in various natural areas throughout the city between June 2 and June 18, 2021, weather conditions permitting.

Controlled burns will only be conducted in suitable wind conditions with appropriate fire guards in place.

Fire plays an important role in the preservation and restoration of prairies. Lack of fire allows weeds to invade these endangered plant communities. Controlled burns have been conducted by the City in Winnipeg's tall grass prairies since 1986.

LTE modems on buses to enable live streaming of camera feeds in emergency situations

Winnipeg, MB – As part of Winnipeg Transit’s ongoing commitment to increasing operator and passenger safety, a pilot project to live stream bus camera feeds into Transit’s Control Centre in emergency situations is now underway.

Winnipeg, MB – At 7:33 p.m. on Monday, May 31, 2021, the Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service (WFPS) responded to reports of a fire in a vacant house in the 300 block of Magnus Avenue.

When crews arrived on scene, they launched an offensive attack. The fire was declared under control at 8:35 p.m.

Crews searched the home and no occupants were located. No injuries were reported.

The cause of the fire is under investigation. No damage estimates are available.