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CTV News
15 hours ago
- General
- CTV News
Vacant St. James home to be demolished after fire
A vacant home on Douglas Park Road in Winnipeg is being torn down following a fire on June 21, 2025. (Zach Kitchen/CTV News Winnipeg) A vacant home in St. James is slated for demolition following a fire early Saturday. Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service (WFPS) crews were called to the 100 block of Douglas Park Road at around 3 a.m. The two-and-a-half-storey home was fully engulfed in flames and smoke when firefighters arrived. According to a news release, WFPS crews used aerial ladders and hand lines to put out the blaze. The city said the house sustained severe damage from fire, smoke and water. An emergency demolition is being arranged due to structural concerns. No injuries were reported. The cause of the fire is under investigation.
CTV News
6 days ago
- General
- CTV News
Winnipeg crews respond to fires on Maryland Street, Laura Street
A Winnipeg firetruck is shown in an undated photo. (File) Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service (WFPS) responded to a fire in the 600 block of Maryland Street around 10:30 p.m. on Saturday, according to a media release. The boarded and vacant building, which had 'heavy flames' coming from within, was declared under control approximately 30 minutes later. Meanwhile, at 2:44 a.m. on Sunday, WFPS responded to reports of a house fire in the 200 block of Laura Street. The fire was declared under control at 3:36 a.m. No injuries were reported in both incidents and the fires remain under investigation. Individuals are asked to call 911 if you see someone entering a vacant building or removing boards from a building's windows or doors.
CTV News
09-06-2025
- CTV News
Medications stolen from Winnipeg ambulance: WFPS
The Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service (WFPS) is warning the public about the theft of medications from an ambulance over the weekend. According to the city, the medications were in a paramedic response bag, which was stolen Sunday morning while WFPS were responding to a call in the 600 block of William Avenue. The medications in the kit are ones used for symptomatic relief or to help resuscitate patients. Many are packed in vials and are administered intravenously, WFPS said. The service noted none of the medications in the kit contain narcotics but warn taking any amount of the medications without supervision can be dangerous or fatal. WFPS said an internal investigation will take place. Anyone with information is asked to call police at 204-986-6222.
CTV News
20-05-2025
- Health
- CTV News
Importance of Paramedics Services Week
Winnipeg Watch Ryan Sneath, Deputy Chief of Paramedics with WFPS talks about why Paramedics Services Week is important and how many emergency calls the city handles.
CTV News
20-05-2025
- Health
- CTV News
Choosing paramedicine as a career
Winnipeg Watch Patrick McInnis, Advanced Care Paramedic with WFPS talks about what it's like choosing this profession as a career.
