Winnipeg, MB – At 6:44 p.m. on August 8, 2022, the Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service (WFPS) responded to reports of a fire in a vacant bungalow in the 400 block of Burrows Avenue.

When crews arrived, they found smoke coming from the house. An offensive attack was launched and the fire was declared under control at 6:59 p.m.

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

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

Winnipeg, MB – At 7:33 p.m. on August 7, 2022, the Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service (WFPS) responded to reports of a garage fire in the 500 block of Sherbrook Street.

When crews arrived, they found the fire had spread from the garage to a nearby vehicle and to a vacant two-and-a-half storey, multi-family residence. Crews launched an offensive fire attack using handlines and an aerial ladder truck. They remain on-scene at this time and are expected to be there for several more hours, completing extinguishment of the fire and putting out hotspots.

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

Manitoba Avenue fire

At 7:08 a.m. on August 7, 2022, the WFPS responded to reports of a fire in a two-storey, multi-family residence in the 300 block of Manitoba Avenue.

Winnipeg, MB – At 6:03 p.m. on August 6, 2022, the Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service responded to reports of a fire in a five-storey apartment building in the 300 block of Broadway.

When crews arrived, they found smoke in the building. An offensive attack was launched and the fire was declared under control at 6:32 p.m.

Most occupants of the building safely self-evacuated and those who remained were assisted by crews. No injuries were reported. A Winnipeg Transit bus was deployed to the scene to provide shelter for evacuees.

Winnipeg, MB – In response to a recent increase in adult nuisance mosquitoes, the City of Winnipeg will begin its adult nuisance mosquito control program on Sunday, August 7, 2022. Adult mosquito control will begin at 9:30 p.m., weather permitting, in the following Insect Management Areas:

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

Main Street fire

At 1:24 a.m. on August 6, 2022, the WFPS responded to reports of a fire in a three-storey hotel in the 700 block of Main Street.

When crews arrived, they found that building’s sprinkler system had initiated, extinguishing a fire in one of the suites. Crews ensured all hotspots were extinguished and deactivated the sprinkler system.

Winnipeg, MB – The following road closures will take effect in the coming days:

Winnipeg, MB – At 6:26 p.m. on Thursday, August 4, 2022, the Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service (WFPS) responded to multiple reports of fire on the exterior of Westridge Community Club located at 3 Marshall Crescent.

When crews arrived on-scene, they found fire and smoke coming from the bench area of a hockey shack that was connected to a hockey rink.

They launched an offensive strategy, hitting the fire from the exterior and entering the structure to check for further extension. The fire was declared under control at 7:09 p.m..

Winnipeg, MB – The City of Winnipeg is now accepting applications for positions on various Boards and Commissions until October 21, 2022.

Canadian citizens and permanent residents who reside in Winnipeg are eligible to apply. All applicants must be 18 years or older on the date of application.

The City Clerk’s Department initiates an annual selection process to fill positions to Boards and Commissions on which there are imminent or existing vacancies.

Applications are now being accepted to fill vacancies on the following boards:

Winnipeg, MB – At 6:39 p.m. on Tuesday, August 2, 2022, the Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service (WFPS) responded to reports of a severed gas line at a construction site in the 300 block of Helmsdale Avenue.

When crews arrived on-scene, there was a strong smell of gas in the area. Crews quickly facilitated the evacuation of approximately 50 occupants from more than 40 residential structures on Helmsdale Avenue and Kimberly Avenue. Winnipeg Transit was called to provide a temporary, air-conditioned cooling space for impacted residents.