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One person sent to hospital in Winnipeg duplex fireThe Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service was called to the scene just before 4 a.m. Thursday, and crews were able to get the fire under control within an hour.FireMay 30
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WFPS weighs “risky” options after ask to find savings in city budgetThe Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service says a request from the city to find $3 million in savings is forcing them into a risky scenario.PoliticsMay 2
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Winnipeg first responders make water rescue from fast-moving Assiniboine RiverThe Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service sent crews to the Donald Street Bridge where they were able to rescue the person, who was being pulled toward the Red River by the current.CanadaMay 6
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No people injured, cats rescued in Centennial-area house fire: Winnipeg fire officialsAccording to Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Services, no one was hurt in a house fire on Alexander Avenue Friday afternoon. The residents self evacuated and several pets were rescued.FireMar 30
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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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Fire in Winnipeg’s North End kills 2 cats, sends 3 people to hospitalThree people were sent to hospital and two cats died due to a fire in Winnipeg's North End on Tuesday night.FireMay 29
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Winnipeg emergency crews called to two fires on Main Street Saturday nightWinnipeg Fire Paramedic Service was called to two fires on Main Street Saturday night. Occupants of both buildings evacuated on their own, but one person was taken to hospital.FireMar 17
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Commercial building ordered demolished after West Broadway fireA commercial building in Winnipeg's West Broadway area was ordered demolished following an extensive fire Friday night that led to the temporary evacuation of nearby residents.FireMay 25
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Logan Avenue warehouse burns early Monday, residents should expect smoke: WFPSWinnipeg firefighters say a retail storefront on Logan Avenue has been saved, but crews were still hard at work tackling the warehouse behind the store Monday morning.FireMay 27
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Busy night for Winnipeg firefighters with trio of structure firesA blaze at vacant Stella Avenue building was one of three structure fires Winnipeg firefighters were called to overnight.FireMay 14
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Winnipeg firefighters attend Logan Avenue blaze in vacant industrial buildingWFPS are on scene attending to a fire at a vacant building on Logan Ave.. The structure was previously damaged by another fire in August 2023, and was partially demolished.FireMay 18
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Meet Scooby, WFPS’s accelerant detection dogArson dogs are trained to sniff out substances commonly used to start fires, leading investigators to evidence that can be used to prove a blaze was set intentionally.CrimeMay 3
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Winnipeg firefighters say Anderson Avenue blaze likely caused by vape batteryWhile the blaze was extinguished in less than 15 minutes, two people were assessed by paramedics at the scene, with one sent to hospital for further treatment.FireMay 2
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1 person in hospital after Winnipeg fire caused by smoking materials: WFPSImproper disposal of smoking materials is being blamed for a fire at a Colony Street apartment building that left one person in hospital in critical condition.FireMay 3
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Winnipeg fire crews rescue tenants from apartment building fire, 3 in hospitalWinnipeg Fire Paramedic Service said it responded to the fire Thursday afternoon, and was told some people were trapped in their suites.FireMar 7
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Winnipeg first responder shares safety tips as campfire season approachesAfter two significant wildland fires in Winnipeg's northeast corner, a professional is reminding residents how to keep safe as campfire season dawns.FireMay 9
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Fire on Sutherland Avenue under investigation by Winnipeg fire crewsThe fire, officials said, struck a building that suffered another fire on July 4, 2023, which resulted in it being at a complete loss.CrimeApr 27
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Saturday morning fires at several locations under investigation by Winnipeg FireWinnipeg fire crews had a busy morning as they responded to several incidents of fire across the city. All incidents are under investigation.CrimeApr 27
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Same Winnipeg house catches fire for second time in a week, now deemed total lossA north Winnipeg house that went up in flames early Tuesday is considered to be a total loss, firefighters say. The same house was damaged in another fire only days earlier.FireApr 23
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A common goal of care: Changes and partnerships at the WFPSThe WFPS is in the process of changing its triaging system to one that has five priorities, a change that aims to match each call with an appropriate response.FireMay 23