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.

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

Four Oaks Cove Fire

At 9:15 p.m. on August 1, 2022, WFPS responded to reports of an outside fire near a two-storey, single family house in the 0 to 100 block of Four Oaks Cove.

When crews arrived at the scene, they observed a small fire coming from a gas meter at the side of the house. Crews quickly extinguished the fire. No injuries were reported.

Winnipeg, MB – Tonight, for the first time, Esplanade Riel will be illuminated in a multitude of colours using the new programmable LED lights that were recently installed.

“Beginning tonight, Winnipeg’s Esplanade Riel will be illuminated for a 10-minute animated colour light display every hour on the top of the hour until midnight for Winnipeggers and visitors to enjoy,” said Mayor Brian Bowman.

Winnipeg, MB – At 4:18 p.m. on July 28, 2022, the Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service (WFPS) responded to reports of a fire in a vacant single-family bungalow in the 600 block of Agnes Avenue.

When crews arrived at the scene, they encountered smoke venting from the house. An offensive attack was launched and the fire was declared under control at 5:03 p.m.

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

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

Winnipeg, MB – At 9:52 a.m. on July 28, 2022, the Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service (WFPS) responded to reports of a fire in a single-family bungalow in the 200 block of Kilbride Avenue.

When crews arrived at the scene, they encountered smoke coming from the house. An offensive attack was launched and the fire was declared under control at 10:37 a.m.

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

Winnipeg, MB – At 8:45 p.m. on July 27, 2022, the Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service (WFPS) responded to reports of a fire in a two-and-a-half storey, multi-family dwelling in the 100 block of Austin Street North.

When crews arrived at the scene, they encountered smoke coming from the structure. An offensive attack was launched and the fire was quickly extinguished.

Winnipeg, MB – At 5:44 a.m. on July 27, 2022, the Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service responded to reports of a fire in a fire in a vacant multi-unit commercial building in the 800 block of Main Street.

When crews arrived at the scene, they encountered smoke coming from the structure. An offensive attack was launched and the fire was declared under control at 6:11 a.m.

Crews completed a search of the building and no occupants were located. There were no injuries reported.

Winnipeg, MB – The Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service responded to two major incidents this afternoon.

Academy Road Fire

At 1:40 p.m. on Saturday, July 23, 2022, WFPS responded to reports of a fire in between two commercial buildings in the 500 block of Academy Road.

When crews arrived on-scene, they observed the smell of smoke in one of the buildings and located the fire in the other business. They launched an offensive attack, exposing and then extinguishing a small fire. Crews pressurized the first building and ventilated the second.

Winnipeg, MB – At 10:19 a.m. on Friday, July 22, 2022, the Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service (WFPS) responded to multiple reports of a fire in a three-storey apartment building in the 200 block of College Avenue.

When crews arrived on-scene, they found smoke coming from a floor of the building. They launched an offensive attack, containing the fire to one suite and working to ventilate the building. The fire was declared under control at 11:11 a.m..

Winnipeg, MB – Committed to a future of providing transportation improvements and a connected network of pedestrian and cycling facilities in Winnipeg, partners from the City of Winnipeg, Province of Manitoba, Manitoba Hydro, Trails Manitoba, and Bike Winnipeg celebrated the official ground-breaking of the Northwest Hydro Corridor Multi-use Path Project today.