Fires on the rise in Winnipeg over the last three years: city data

Mar. 9, 2022, Winnipeg – The number of fires in Winnipeg rose 58 per cent between January 2019 and January 2022, according to data from the city. There were 2,857 fires in 2021, according to the Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service (WFPS). That compares with 2,025 in 2020 and 1,804 in 2019. CBC News reports. | READ MORE