Thunderstorm sends bolt of lighting to St. James home, sparking fire
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Thunderstorm sends bolt of lighting to St. James home, sparking fire
Description
July 7, 2023
Winnipeg resident Alexus Opiola reflected on the aftermath of a lightning strike that sparked a fire near the roof of her neighbour's house on Thursday evening during a thunderstorm. Opiola said her first thought was saving her cats, dogs and pet rabbit. Opiola's family was advised by fire crews to check for potential damage on their roof from the fire.
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Thunderstorm sends bolt of lighting to St. James home, sparking fire00:48 | July 7, 2023
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Winter weather hits Westman00:49 | November 20, 2024
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Blizzard conditions met migrants at Manitoba-Minnesota border crossing, trial hears00:59 | November 19, 2024
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Former Winnipeggers in Florida brace for impact of Hurricane Milton00:49 | October 9, 2024
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Warm September temperatures00:42 | September 9, 2024
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Spray pad season extended00:26 | August 28, 2024
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Farmers react to rail dispute, harvest02:28 | August 26, 2024
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Province issues ice pileup warning with strong winds expected Saturday00:31 | April 26, 2024
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Wet weather a boost for farmers00:37 | April 18, 2024
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City of Brandon monitors Assiniboine water levels after flood warning issued00:48 | April 15, 2024
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Province issues flood warning for Assiniboine River in Western Manitoba00:38 | April 12, 2024
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Manitoba officials brace for potential record-breaking wildfire season02:11 | April 11, 2024
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Winnipeg golf range opens for season: ‘We really haven’t stopped’00:55 | April 1, 2024
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City making patio program permanent00:35 | March 28, 2024
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Thunderstorm sends bolt of lighting to St. James home, sparking fire00:48 | July 7, 2023
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Winter weather hits Westman00:49 | November 20, 2024
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Blizzard conditions met migrants at Manitoba-Minnesota border crossing, trial hears00:59 | November 19, 2024
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Former Winnipeggers in Florida brace for impact of Hurricane Milton00:49 | October 9, 2024
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October harvest outlook00:49 | October 3, 2024
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Global National: Sept. 2122:09 | September 21, 2024
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Warm September temperatures00:42 | September 9, 2024
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Spray pad season extended00:26 | August 28, 2024
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Farmers react to rail dispute, harvest02:28 | August 26, 2024
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Hydro workers kept busy after strong Sunday winds knock out power01:01 | June 17, 2024
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Manitoba officials brace for potential record-breaking wildfire season02:11 | April 11, 2024
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City making patio program permanent00:35 | March 28, 2024
Thunderstorm sends bolt of lighting to St. James home, sparking fire
Description
July 7, 2023
Winnipeg resident Alexus Opiola reflected on the aftermath of a lightning strike that sparked a fire near the roof of her neighbour's house on Thursday evening during a thunderstorm. Opiola said her first thought was saving her cats, dogs and pet rabbit. Opiola's family was advised by fire crews to check for potential damage on their roof from the fire.
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