Crews battle brush fire just outside Winnipeg

WINNIPEG – Fire crews were struggling to contain a large grass fire on the western edge of Winnipeg late Friday afternoon.

Fire trucks and firefighters from Winnipeg and Headingley were  fighting the blaze near Saskatchewan Avenue and the Perimeter.

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The large pall of white-grey smoke could be seen across the city. Global’s Skyview-1 helicopter was overhead, getting a look at the action.

There have been no reports of damage or injuries.

(with files from CJOB)