Winnipeg, MB – At 8:55 p.m. on Saturday, July 11, 2020, the Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service (WFPS) responded to reports of a fire in a two-and-a-half storey home in the 400 block of Elgin Avenue.

When crews arrived on scene, they encountered a well-involved fire with heavy smoke and flames coming from the home. All occupants had self-evacuated prior to crew arrival. Crews searched the home and confirmed all occupants had evacuated. One patient was transported to hospital in stable condition.

Winnipeg, MB – At 4:50 p.m. on July 9, 2020, the Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service responded to reports of a fire in the three-storey townhouse complex in the 100 block of Lumsden Avenue. Upon arrival on scene, crews encountered heavy smoke in the building. A fire was located in a laundry room and quickly brought under control. Crews then worked to ventilate the smoke from the rest of the building.

Winnipeg, MB – Eastbound and westbound Redwood Avenue, from Charles Street to Main Street, will be temporarily closed to traffic from 7:30 a.m. on Saturday, July 11 until 7 p.m. on Tuesday, July 28, for sewer work.

Motorists are encouraged to use alternate routes during this time.

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

Winnipeg, MB – At 12:27 a.m. on Wednesday, July 8, 2020, the Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service (WFPS) responded to reports of a fire in two-storey apartment building in the 100 block of Barber Street.

When crews arrived on scene, they encountered smoke coming from the building. Crews launched an offensive attack, declaring the fire under control at 12:44 a.m.

Winnipeg, MB – At 2:39 p.m. on Tuesday, July 7, 2020, the Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service (WFPS) responded to reports of a fire in a two-storey home in the 800 block of Alfred Avenue.

When crews arrived on scene, they encountered flames coming from the home. Crews launched an offensive attack, declaring the fire under control at 3:35 p.m.

Winnipeg, MB – The City of Winnipeg will be recalling approximately 195 Community Services Department employees to prepare for the resumption of additional services. This recall is in addition to the nearly 400 employees that the department recalled in June.

Winnipeg, MB – An intermittent overnight full closure of Taylor Avenue from Pembina Highway to Stafford Street will begin Monday, July 6 at 8 p.m. These overnight road closures will occur every night this week until 6 a.m. Saturday, July 11 to accommodate sewer repairs.

Motorists must use alternate routes during this time and are encouraged to detour via Grant Avenue.

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

Winnipeg, MB – At 2:39 a.m. on Monday, July 6, 2020, the Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service (WFPS) responded to reports of a fire in a vacant house in the 400 block of Flora Avenue. Winnipeg Police Service AIR 1 first noticed the fire and notified WFPS.

When crews arrived on scene, they encountered a well-involved fire with heavy flames and smoke coming from the building. Crews launched an offensive attack, declaring the fire under control at 3:22 a.m.

Winnipeg, MB – The Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service (WFPS) responded to several significant incidents during the evening of July 4, 2020. This includes four simultaneous water rescue calls, an outdoor fire and two house fires. WFPS also responded to a house fire on the morning of July 5, 2020 that required assisting occupants out of the building.

At 8:12 p.m. crews responded to a residence for reports of an individual in distress in a swimming pool. One individual was transported to hospital in critical condition.

Winnipeg, MB – At 10:40 a.m. on July 4, 2020, the Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service (WFPS) responded to reports of a fire in a two-storey apartment complex in the 100 block of Barber Street.

When crews arrived on scene they encountered smoke coming from the building. An offensive attack was launched and the fire was quickly knocked down. Damage was contained to the suite of the fire’s origin.

Occupants of the complex self-evacuated and no injuries were reported.