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One person in critical condition after Red River water rescue – Winnipeg

By Kevin Hirschfield Global News Posted December 12, 2023 10:15 pm Descrease article font size Increase article font size One person is in critical condition after being rescued from the Red River Tuesday. It happened just before 3 p.m. near the Fort Garry Bridge, when crews were called and spotted …

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Winnipeg crews rescue cats after clothes dryer bursts into flames – Winnipeg

By Daisy Woelk Global News Posted December 4, 2023 6:20 pm Descrease article font size Increase article font size Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service (WFPS) rescued a couple of cats from a blaze that could have been worse. No one was hurt. Just after midnight Monday, WFPS said crews arrives in …

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Apartment fire likely caused by electrical malfunction, Winnipeg firefighters say – Winnipeg

A fire at a three-storey apartment building on Furby Street early Thursday appears to have been accidental, Winnipeg firefighters say. Crews were called to the building just after midnight and were able to get the blaze under control by 12:35 a.m. While some residents had to be helped out of …

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Winnipeg West End apartment building deemed unsafe, leaving dozens displaced – Winnipeg

Dozens of residents are being evicted from the Adanac apartment building on Sargent Avenue after an order to vacate was issued by the city, due to numerous safety issues and fire code violations. The order was issued on Wednesday, Aug. 16, giving residents five days to pack up their belongings …

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No injuries in ammonia leak at River Heights rink, Winnipeg firefighters say – Winnipeg

Descrease article font size Increase article font size Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service (WFPS) crews responded to an ammonia alarm at a Winnipeg community centre just after midnight Friday. The WFPS said it was called to the River Heights site of Corydon Community Centre on Grosvenor Avenue, which houses an indoor …

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Massive Sutherland Ave. structure fire may have been arson, Winnipeg police say – Winnipeg

Descrease article font size Increase article font size A massive blaze that tore through a partially empty industrial warehouse in North Point Douglas may have been intentionally set. Winnipeg police confirmed Friday they’re investigating Tuesday’s Sutherland Avenue fire as a possible arson. The building, which was once home to Vulcan …

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Winnipeg vacant residence suffers third fire in a week, investigations launched – Winnipeg

Descrease article font size Increase article font size The city says fire crews have responded to a third fire on Furby Street this week and an investigation is underway. On Thursday, at 5:44 a.m., crews went to a vacant two-and-a-half-storey residential building in the 500 block of Furby Street. Upon …

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Vacant Manitoba Avenue house a total loss after fire, set for demolition – Winnipeg

Descrease article font size Increase article font size A vacant house on Manitoba Avenue is expected to be demolished after a morning fire early Monday affected its structural integrity. Winnipeg firefighters were called to the blaze just before 2 a.m. and were able to get it under control within two …

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