Winnipeg Fire

• Cops first on scene at North End blaze, Winnipeg firefighters say

  There are no reported injuries, and the cause of the fire is being investigated.

  Fire

  Dec 6
  
• ‘The right training’: Winnipeg firefighters hone investigation skills to tackle arson

  Local 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.

  Fire

  Nov 21
  
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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.'

  Fire

  Nov 17
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• Vacant Winnipeg house, damaged in 2021 fire, to be demolished after second blaze

  Winnipeg firefighters quickly brought a blaze at a vacant home on Stella Avenue under control Sunday night. The house, which was damaged in a 2021 fire, will be torn down.

  Fire

  Nov 4
• Changes proposed to Winnipeg vacant building bylaw after report finds it ineffective

  The city could be making some changes to the program meant to tackle the rise in vacant building fires.

  Fire

  Oct 10
• Winnipeg firefighters tackle blaze at Wolseley apartment building Wednesday

  Some residents of the apartment building will be able to return to their suites after a Wednesday morning fire, but others will be temporarily displaced due to smoke damage

  Fire

  Oct 2
• Winnipeg man charged with murder, arson in couple’s death

  A Winnipeg man is facing arson and second-degree murder charges in connection with a fire on Atlantic Avenue that killed a married couple Saturday.

  Crime

  Sep 20
• Homicide investigation launched after 2 killed in suspicious Winnipeg fire

  Winnipeg police and firefighters are investigating a suspected arson at an Atlantic Avenue building Saturday morning, which led to the death of two people.

  Crime

  Sep 16
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• Winnipeg firefighters tackle blaze at vacant Balmoral Street apartments — again

  The vacant building is building is very familiar to firefighters — they've had to extinguish flames there at least five previous times since 2021, most recently in June 2024.

  Fire

  Sep 5
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• Young Street fire leaves 1 in critical condition, Winnipeg firefighters say

  Winnipeg fire crews were called to the one-and-a-half storey house on Young Street just after 3 a.m., and learned someone was trapped inside.

  Fire

  Sep 3