Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service opts to provide information on incidents on its website
Changes are afoot as the city's fire and paramedic service looks to adopt a new resource tool that will provide up-to-date information on ongoing incidents online.
Crime
Aug 8

Candle blamed for early Sunday house fire in Winnipeg
The Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service is asking residents to practice caution when burning candles in their homes after a fire broke out early Sunday morning.
Fire
Aug 20

Three pets dead after house goes up in flames
On August 9, the Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service fought flames at a burning bungalow on Harold Piercy Place. A search of the home turned up a dog and two birds that didn't escape.
Fire
Aug 9

No relief in sight in city encampments from addictions, mental health and housing commitments: Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service
For nearly a year, as the WFPS's sole community liaison dedicated to encampments, Steven Antle still regularly meets people who are newly experiencing homelessness.
Canada
Jul 19

Winnipeg fire crews tackle structure fire early Thursday
A structure fire early Thursday was declared under control by WFPS crews. No injuries were reported but the cause is still under investigation.
Canada
Sep 21

Winnipeg house ablaze 2 nights in a row, firefighters say
Although no one was injured in either incident, the first fire at the property led to the temporary evacuation of neighbouring homes as a precaution.
Fire
Sep 14

Lightning strikes cause 2 Winnipeg house fires Thursday night
The Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service says the blazes — one on Granada Crescent and the other on Walden Crescent — are believed to have been caused by lightning strikes.
Fire
Jul 7

One dead after fire at 3-storey building in Winnipeg’s North End
Winnipeg fire crews battled a Monday morning blaze on Beacon Street from the inside while searching for people trapped. They found one person who was dead.
Fire
Sep 4

2nd fire at vacant Selkirk Avenue house in less than a month, firefighters say
No one was injured in the incident, and the cause of the fire remains under investigation. The house was previously damaged by a fire in the early morning hours of Aug. 8.
Fire
Aug 24

No injuries in ammonia leak at River Heights rink, Winnipeg firefighters say
A buildup of ammonia, which is commonly used in rink refrigeration systems, was found in parts of the building by the WFPS hazardous materials unit.
Health
Aug 18

Elmwood church expected to be total loss after early-morning blaze, Winnipeg firefighters say
The blaze was declared under control just before 6 a.m., but firefighters say the building is expected to be a total loss due to a partial collapse.
Fire
Aug 23

No one hurt in separate Monday morning fires in Winnipeg
Winnipeg fire crews responded to two fires Monday morning, one at a home on Flora Avenue and another at a homeless encampment near the Osborne Street Bridge.
Fire
Aug 14

Winnipeg’s historic Windsor Hotel burns down
Fire crews responded to the Garry Street landmark just before 11 a.m. to heavy smoke billowing from the hotel's windows.
Fire
Sep 13

Independent investigation underway into death of man under Winnipeg police custody
The Independent Investigation Unit has taken over an investigation into the death of a man under custody of the Winnipeg Police Service.
Crime
Aug 8

Body found at scene of Tyndall Park house fire, say Winnipeg officials
Firefighters were called to a blaze at the Ellington Street home shortly before midnight, and found a dead man inside.
Fire
Aug 4

More services needed to stop preventable apartment evictions: Winnipeg advocates
“The real piece to learn from this is that it's one thing to house very high-risk people, but you can't just house people and walk away."
Canada
Aug 22

Poor air quality in Winnipeg triggers cancellation of one business’s outdoor activities
A special air quality statement in Winnipeg this week has left one organization cancelling outdoor activities, with smoke travelling from the Northwest Territories to the province.
Environment
Aug 16

Winnipeg firefighters and paramedics compete at the World Police and Fire Games
A Winnipeg team, consisting of local firefighters and paramedics, took to the world stage right here, in the city - competing in the World Police and Fire Games.
Sports
Aug 2

‘I’ve lived every parent’s worst nightmare’: The need for car seat services in Manitoba
When it comes to car seats, proper installation could mean the difference between life and death for your child. However, installing them can be difficult.
Canada
Aug 17

Winnipeg crews tackle early morning structure fires
Winnipeg firefighters were kept busy in the early hours of Tuesday with a pair of structure fires.
Fire
Jul 18
