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The Winnipeg Police Service received numerous reports about a cluster of property fires that were set during the early morning hours (4:00 to 5:00 a.m.) on October 30, 2026.

The Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service attended to the individual scenes, and extinguished fires involving garages and garbage bins in the St. Matthew's neighbourshood. The fires ranged from minor to complete losses, and included damage to overhead power lines. Nobody was injured.

• Garbage receptacle 300 block of McGee Street
• Detached garage 400 block of McGee Street
• Garbage bin 400 block of Maryland Street
• Garbage bin backlane 400 block of Agnes Street
• Garage 400 block of McGee Street
• Garbage bin backlane 400 block Agnes Street
• Ground fire 300 block Agnes Street
• Ground fire 300 block Agnes Street

The Major Crimes Unit is continuing to investigate and there may be additional property that has not yet been reported above.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Major Crimes Unit at 204-986-6219 or the Winnipeg Police Service Crime Tip Line at 204-986-6178.