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3 taken to hospital after St. Boniface apartment fireAn apartment fire in St. Boniface sent three people to hospital Monday night, the Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service says.FireMar 11
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2 injured in fire at Winnipeg industrial facilityCrews were called to the site on Panet Road just before 3:30 a.m. Tuesday, where they found a small fire and two injured people who had been working at the facility at the time.FireApr 15
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9 taken to hospital after carbon monoxide leak at Winnipeg home, firefighters sayAfter the nine people were taken to hospital by paramedics for treatment, firefighters ventilated the home, and Manitoba Hydro continues to investigate the cause of the incident.FireMar 25
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Speeding vehicle leads to Monday night crash, Winnipeg police sayThe area of Chief Peguis Trail and Henderson Highway has reopened Tuesday morning, after roads were closed in the aftermath of a crash that sent two people to hospital late Monday.TrafficFeb 18
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Winnipeggers urged to be cautious with block heaters after garage fireThe Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service said drivers should refrain from plugging vehicles in inside a garage, as a fire that starts in a garage can quickly spread.FireJan 7
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2 injured in busy morning for Winnipeg firefightersWinnipeg firefighters were busy Thursday morning, tackling a pair of unrelated structure fires that sent two people to hospital.FireFeb 13
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Winnipeg firefighters rescue 6 from apartment blaze Tuesday morningCrews were called to the Redwood Avenue building just before 7:40 a.m., where they found six residents who needed help escaping the smoke and flames.FireMar 11
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Vacant Winnipeg home gutted by overnight fire, emergency demolition orderedAnother fire at a vacant home in Point Douglas has led to a demolition order. Winnipeg firefighters contended with frigid temperatures but managed to keep the fire from spreading.FireJan 19
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Firefighter Cancer Awareness Month spotlight’s WFPS’s commitment to preventionStudies show that firefighters have a 14 per cent higher chance of cancer-related deaths compared to the general public.FireJan 21
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‘Horrible news’: Realtor, community members say hotel fire is a big loss for WinnipegA Winnipeg realtor says he had recently sold the now-demolished Sutherland Hotel, and that the buyer's plan was to turn the historic building into housing.FireJan 16
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Winnipeg firefighters kick off 2025 with battle against blazes, frigid conditionsWinnipeg firefighters faced a challenging start to January, battling four separate house fires caused due to a block heater malfunction and a number of vacant building fires,FireJan 7
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Cops first on scene at North End blaze, Winnipeg firefighters sayThere are no reported injuries, and the cause of the fire is being investigated.FireDec 6, 2024
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‘The right training’: Winnipeg firefighters hone investigation skills to tackle arsonLocal firefighters have their hands full tackling an uptick in arsons, the Wnnipeg Fire Paramedic Service (WFPS) says, and they're coming up with innovative ways to fight back.FireNov 21, 2024
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What does Scooby do? Winnipeg’s fire dog lends a helping pawAfter about six months on the job, the WFPS' K-9 fire investigator, Scooby, has gotten a paw-formance review. Despite his brief tenure, the pup has already been a huge help.FireNov 22, 2024
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Winnipegger helps rescue 3 passengers in burning paratransit van'I noticed fire flames from underneath the vehicle. Took about a second to realize what was going on. It appeared to be a large cardboard box had been trapped underneath.'FireNov 17, 2024
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‘We need more revenue’: Winnipeg’s public works facing cost overrunsMayor Scott Gillingham said the costs reflect the city's population growth, as well as increased calls for emergency services.PoliticsNov 6, 2024
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Thefts from construction sites, show homes causing headaches for Manitoba buildersThe head of the Manitoba Home Builders' Association says something needs to be done to tackle crime at construction sites in Winnipeg and across the province.CrimeNov 14, 2024
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Changes proposed to Winnipeg vacant building bylaw after report finds it ineffectiveThe city could be making some changes to the program meant to tackle the rise in vacant building fires.FireOct 10, 2024
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‘I didn’t realize how much it affected me’: House fire survivor urges safety planningIt's Fire Prevention Week, and while it's easy to procrastinate on fire safety planning, a woman who lost everything in a house fire says it's important to be preparedFireOct 9, 2024
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Fatal crash closes stretch of Portage Avenue: policeThe Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service said one person was declared dead on-scene, while three others were taken to hospital.TrafficSep 13, 2024