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Winnipeg Grass Fire Contained After Destroying Structures in Transcona

Fire crews halted the spread of a fast-moving blaze that erupted on Gunn Road, with no injuries reported and investigations into its cause ongoing.

Dark smoke could be seen billowing into the sky in northeast Winnipeg Monday afternoon.
Fire crews in Winnipeg are at the scene of a wildfire along Gunn Road in the Transcona neighbourhood on Monday.
A large plume of smoke from the Gunn Road blaze.

Overview

  • A large wildland grass fire broke out around 2 p.m. Monday on Gunn Road in Winnipeg's Transcona neighbourhood, fueled by high winds and dry conditions.
  • The fire spread to several structures within the fire zone, destroying buildings and causing significant damage to businesses, including an auto wrecker's yard.
  • Fire crews successfully contained the blaze, preventing it from spreading into the nearby R.M. of Springfield, despite challenging weather conditions.
  • Manitoba Hydro cut power to approximately 1,000 customers to ensure firefighter safety; power has been restored to all but 10 customers, who remain without service as crews address hotspots.
  • No injuries have been reported, and the cause of the fire is under investigation as firefighters continue working to extinguish residual hotspots.