Wildland Fire

• Winnipeg fire crews respond to two brush fires near CentrePort in less than 24 hours

  Emergency crews spent hours battling a large grass and brush fire near CentrePort Canada Way and Sturgeon Road Monday night.

  Canada

  Jul 6, 2021
  
• Lethbridge fire crews battle wind and flames in 3 separate blazes

  Lethbridge Fire & EMS said there were no injuries reported as a result of the fires, and the causes of each are still under investigation.

  Fire

  May 18, 2021
  
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• Winnipeg firefighters battle third ‘significant’ wildland fire in two days

  Winnipeg fire crews were called to a grassy area near Chester Street and Thomas Avenue around 4 p.m. It was brought under control less than an hour later.

  Fire

  Apr 24, 2021
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• Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service cautions people about wildland fires during dry spring

  Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service says they've had to fight several wildland fires already this spring due to dry weather combined with a winter that brought little snow.

  Mar 24, 2021
• Passing train likely sparked wildland fire: Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service

  The Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service (WFPS) believes a passing train is responsible for starting a wildfire which consumed railway debris and several hundred metres of grass Sunday night.

  Jun 1, 2020
• Lumby, B.C., adds bush truck to fire department’s lifesaving fleet

  'This truck was part of their long-term plan, so it’s always good news when a vehicle arrives after being budgeted and anticipated for years,' said Lumby, B.C., Mayor Kevin Acton.

  Canada

  May 26, 2020
• Long, hot wildfire season forecasted by Natural Resources Canada

  Richard Carr of Natural Resources Canada said weather is expected to be hotter and drier than normal in most parts of the country in the coming months.

  Environment

  May 16, 2018