WINNIPEG — Firefighters put out a blaze in a seven-story apartment building Monday before it could spread to other units.
Crews were called to Mayfair Place at around 6:05 a.m. and found the fire confined to one suite.
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British Columbia Wildfire Season Now Second Worst in Province’s History
By The Canadian Press
VICTORIA – A year after the single worst season for wildfires in British Columbia’s history, government statistics indicate the 2018 wildfire season has already reached the second-worst mark, burning more than 9,450 square kilometres of land so far.
That should prompt a longer look and more research into the trend, which saw more than 21,000 square kilometres of land burned over the past two years, said the province’s chief fire information officer.
Wildfire Smoke from B.C. Gets in the Way of Mountain Scenery for Tourists
By The Canadian Press
JASPER, Alta. – Smoke from wildfires that’s blanketing parts of Alberta does more than just irritate the eyes and throats of visitors to the province’s mountain parks — it obscures the spectacular scenery that many have travelled thousands of kilometres to see.
“I did have a couple the other day that were quite disappointed. They were looking at the photographs on the wall and kind of complained, ‘We can’t see any of this stuff,'” said Jeremy Salisbury at Tekarra Color Lab, which sells cameras supplies, photos and art in Jasper.
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Winnipeg Firefighters Deploy Drone to Get Grip on Selkirk Avenue Blaze
Winnipeg firefighters deployed a drone for the first time Tuesday night while fighting a fire at 702 Selkirk Avenue.
Residents of the building self-evacuated by the time crews arrived at around 7:45 p.m. No injuries were reported, but the city says two cats remain missing.
Manitoba Government Eyes Private Air Services for Water Bombers, Air Ambulances
By Steve Lambert, The Canadian Press
WINNIPEG – The Manitoba government said Thursday it won’t proceed with plans to privatize the province’s air services unless bidders prove they can maintain the same level of service and safety, while also providing better value.
The Progressive Conservative government recently put out a request for proposals for private firms to operate the province’s water bombers, airplane ambulances and other aircraft.
Two Canoe and Backcountry Areas Closed Due to Wildfire Risk
Wildfires in Manitoba and Ontario just east of Nopiming Provincial Park have forced the closure of two areas in Manitoba used by canoeists, backcountry travellers and campers.
The Parks Branch of Manitoba Sustainable Development closed the two areas as a precaution on Sunday.
One Person Killed in Polson Avenue Fire
One person was killed Sunday afternoon after a single-storey home caught fire in Winnipeg’s North End.
Emergency crews responded to the 800 block of Polson Avenue at around 2:20 p.m.
Brandon Fires Estimated to Have Caused $25M in Damage
A damage estimate is in for the multiple fires that destroyed several buildings in downtown Brandon last month.
Brandon police say $25 million worth of damage was caused on May 19 when a structural fire began at Christie’s Office Plus on Pacific Avenue. The winds sent the flames and embers to spread to neighbouring buildings, including Collyer’s Sales and Service, Brandon Boxing Club and Kazic Kontracting. The Massey Manor apartment complex across the street, a beer store and adjoining vacant structure located at 5th Street and Rosser Avenue were also damaged.
