Winnipeg firefighters tackle 2 fires on Selkirk Avenue Monday morning
No one was hurt in a pair of fires on Selkirk Avenue that took place less than an hour apart, Winnipeg firefighters say.
Fire
Mar 11
No people injured, cats rescued in Centennial-area house fire: Winnipeg fire officials
According 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.
Fire
Mar 30
Winnipeg emergency crews called to two fires on Main Street Saturday night
Winnipeg 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.
Fire
Mar 17
Winnipeg fire crews rescue tenants from apartment building fire, 3 in hospital
Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service said it responded to the fire Thursday afternoon, and was told some people were trapped in their suites.
Fire
Mar 7
One person taken to hospital after Worthington Avenue fire
Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service crews battled three blazes Monday afternoon, with one of them sending a person to hospital.
Fire
Feb 26
Same Winnipeg house catches fire for second time in a week, now deemed total loss
A 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.
Fire
Apr 23
Tyndall Avenue blaze sends 2 Winnipeggers to hospital, firefighters say
Of the four people who were assessed by paramedics on scene, one was taken to hospital in stable condition, the other in unstable condition.
Fire
Apr 4
Winnipeg fire crews investigating structure fire on Bannatyne Avenue West
Fire officials in Winnipeg say no one was injured in a fire that broke out early Sunday morning at a building on Bannatyne Avenue West. An investigation is ongoing.
Fire
Mar 31
Fire on Austin Street in Winnipeg under investigation: officials
A house fire on Austin Street North in Winnipeg is under investigation. Firefighters were called to seen around 4:45 p.m. Saturday and quickly brought the fire under control.
Canada
Mar 24
Don’t walk: City of Winnipeg says local ice surfaces are melting and unsafe
The City of Winnipeg is warning the public against walking on ponds, streams, rivers and water-filled ditches due to thin ice conditions as spring approaches.
Environment
Mar 24
Winnipeg firefighters vent carbon monoxide from three-storey building
The WFPS said the build-up of potentially deadly gas was likely from a malfunctioning furnace, which was repaired Friday by Manitoba Hydro workers.
Fire
Mar 8
Constant fires running Winnipeg’s firefighters ragged, union says
A rash of fires on and around Main Street in recent months has the president of Winnipeg's firefighters' union frustrated for his members.
Fire
Mar 18
Firefighters tackle three house fires in Winnipeg Wednesday night through Thursday morning
Winnipeg firefighters had a busy night, tackling a trio of house fires -- two of which they say were preventable.
Fire
Feb 29
Crews tackle fire at a vacant building in Winnipeg, emergency demolition requested
A fire inside a vacant residential building has left significant damage, rendering the structure at a complete loss, officials noted.
Crime
Feb 26
Tenants of Toronto Street apartments displaced after fire
"I was like, 'What is that really loud beeping noise?' Then I was like 'OK, hold on a second,' unlocked my apartment door, and I saw smoke billowing out the top part of the door."
Fire
Mar 6
North End buildings are complete loss after blaze, Winnipeg firefighters say
Firefighters were called to a single-storey building on Jarvis Avenue around 8 p.m. Tuesday, where they found heavy smoke and flames that had also spread to a connected building.
Fire
Feb 28
Winnipeg firefighters find one dead in aftermath of Vivian Avenue blaze
Fire crews found smoke coming from a multi-family residence on Vivian Avenue just before 4:20 a.m. The blaze was extinguished, then firefighters found a body.
Fire
Feb 21
5 cats and a hamster found dead after house fire on McCalman Avenue: WFPS
Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service said when crews got to a house fire on McCalman Avenue, heavy black smoke was coming from the home and the only person inside had already escaped.
Fire
Jan 11
New fire paramedic station, more firefighters on the way for southwest Winnipeg
As a modular station, it's intended to remain in place until the completion of a permanent station at Bison Drive and Ruth Crossing, slated for 2026.
Canada
Apr 23
Fires at commercial building, vacant houses mean busy morning for Winnipeg firefighters
Firefighters anticipate crews will remain at both scenes throughout Monday morning, with road closures to stay in place throughout the busy commute.
Fire
Feb 12
