WINNIPEG, Man. - Winnipeg police are investigating a cluster of fires that were set across the St. Matthew’s neighbourhood in the space of one hour, burning garages and garbage bins and damaging overhead power lines.
Police received numerous reports about the fires, which were set during the early morning hours, between 4 and 5 a.m., on October 30, 2026, the Winnipeg Police Service said in the release, issued November 3, 2026. The Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service attended and put out the fires. The damage ranged from minor to complete losses, and nobody was injured.
The eight locations
The fires were reported at a garbage receptacle in the 300 block of McGee Street; two garages in the 400 block of McGee Street; a garbage bin in the 400 block of Maryland Street; two garbage bins in back lanes in the 400 block of Agnes Street; and two ground fires in the 300 block of Agnes Street.
Police ask for information
The Major Crimes Unit is continuing to investigate, and police say there may be additional property damage that has not yet been reported. 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.
Source: Winnipeg Police Service, St. Matthew’s neighbourhood arsons under investigation, November 3, 2026.
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