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.

William Avenue Fire

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.

Winnipeg, MB – At 6:40 p.m. on May 8, 2021, Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service (WFPS) crews responded to reports of a grass fire in the vicinity of Bournais Drive and Dugald Road in Mission Gardens. It was estimated to cover an area the size of four football fields. With wind speeds gusting to nearly 40km/h, the fire was spreading rapidly.

Winnipeg, MB – The Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service (WFPS) rescued an individual from the Red River and responded to a large grass fire last evening.

Water Rescue

At 7:23 p.m. on Friday, May 7, 2021, the Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service (WFPS) responded to reports of an individual in the Red River near Tache Avenue.

One of the residents who called 911 maintained a sightline of the individual until crews arrived and were able to direct the crews to the appropriate location.

Winnipeg, MB – As part of our commitment to ensuring the health and safety of our residents and employees, and in consideration of changes announced this evening to the Province of Manitoba’s public health orders, the City of Winnipeg is suspending all of its recreation and leisure programs and services, including Leisure Guide programming, and closing all City-owned and operated recreation facilities, gyms, indoor pools, arenas, and libraries effective end of regular operations tonigh

Winnipeg, MB – The Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service (WFPS) responded to three afternoon fires today.

Sherbrook Street Fire

At 1:28 p.m. on Friday, May 7, 2021, the Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service (WFPS) responded to reports of a fire in the 400 block of Sherbrook Street.

Upon arrival on scene, crews encountered a fire involving mattresses and garbage. The fire was quickly brought under control. No injuries were reported.

Winnipeg, MB – Eastbound and westbound Broadway, between Kennedy Street and Memorial Boulevard, will be completely closed starting at 7 a.m. on Saturday, May 15, until 12 a.m. on Thursday, September 30. The closure is required to facilitate remediation work to underground utility passages that run between the Legislative Building and the Legislative Building Powerhouse.

Winnipeg, MB – The newly renovated Cornish Library, located at 20 West Gate, is officially reopening at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, May 11 for holds pickup and returns. Beginning today, library users can select the Cornish Library as a pickup location when placing new holds online.

Emergency Preparedness Week is May 2-8, 2021

Winnipeg, MB – Today, in recognition of Emergency Preparedness Week, the City of Winnipeg launched winnipeg.ca/emergencypreparedness, which includes practical information for residents when planning for a potential emergency or disaster. Communities where individuals are prepared for disasters experience fewer negative impacts overall and recover more quickly after an emergency or disaster.