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WFPS response times could be improved through new city pilot projectThe city says certain WFPS crews have started using emergency vehicle pre-emption technology (EVP) to cut down the time it takes to get to critical calls.TrafficApr 12
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Hair straightener to blame for house fire in Winnipeg, officials sayWinnipeg firefighters say an electric hair straightener left too close to combustible materials is the likely cause of a Saturday night fire at a local home. No one was injured.FireApr 7
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Tyndall Avenue blaze sends 2 Winnipeggers to hospital, firefighters sayOf the four people who were assessed by paramedics on scene, one was taken to hospital in stable condition, the other in unstable condition.FireApr 4
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Winnipeg firefighters tackle 2 fires on Selkirk Avenue Monday morningNo one was hurt in a pair of fires on Selkirk Avenue that took place less than an hour apart, Winnipeg firefighters say.FireMar 11
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Winnipeg firefighters vent carbon monoxide from three-storey buildingThe WFPS said the build-up of potentially deadly gas was likely from a malfunctioning furnace, which was repaired Friday by Manitoba Hydro workers.FireMar 8
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Firefighters tackle three house fires in Winnipeg Wednesday night through Thursday morningWinnipeg firefighters had a busy night, tackling a trio of house fires -- two of which they say were preventable.FireFeb 29
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Firefighters battle blaze at vacant Winnipeg warehouseThe City of Winnipeg posted on social media midday Sunday asking citizens to avoid the area of Maple Street and Sutherland Avenue as crews battled a fire at a vacant warehouse.CanadaFeb 25
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Series of fires keep Winnipeg crews busy over the weekendWinnipeg fire crews doused four fires between Saturday afternoon and early Sunday morning. The first fire was called in around 4 p.m. The final one under control by 6:34 a.m.CanadaJan 7
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Winnipeg firefighters looking into U.S.-trained dog to help with arson investigationsThe WFPS says the canine helper could give the service a significant advantage as the city has been home to a rash of deliberately set fires in recent years.FireJan 5
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One person in critical condition after Red River water rescueOne person is in critical condition after being rescued from the Red River Tuesday.TrendingDec 12, 2023
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