Wildfire risk high for southern, central MB

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Manitoba Conservation and Climate revealed in a release Monday the current risk of wildfire is high across southern and central regions of the province.

To prevent wildfires, all provincial burn permits issued under The Wildfires Act within the burning permit area are suspended immediately and no other permits will be issued until further notice.

Multiple wildfires are burning near the Northern Affairs community of Camperville and Pine Creek First Nation (PCFN). The Canadian Red Cross assisted the PCFN with the evacuation of about 100 people, most of which were able to return on Monday. The release also stated there have been several other areas of the province where human-caused wildfires have been reported.

The province is reminding the public to never leave an outdoor fire unattended and always extinguish before leaving. Anyone using an ATV should stay on developed trails, stop frequently to check areas around the engine and exhaust for debris, and carefully dispose of any debris caught in equipment. A small shovel, axe and fire extinguisher should be carried on ATVs at all times.

The latest information on municipal burn restrictions can be found at www.manitoba.ca/wildfire.

Man charged after selkirk assault

One man has been charged with assault following an incident on Selkirk Avenue after which another man was sent to hospital.

On Sunday, at 5:57 p.m., the Winnipeg Police Service responded to a report of a stabbing in the 400 block of Selkirk Avenue.

A 27-year-old male victim had been walking in the area when he was approached by a male who allegedly tried to sell him methamphetamine. When the victim declined, the male allegedly attacked the victim with a knife and then fled.

Upon arrival, officers located the victim and began to apply medical treatment. The victim was transported to hospital in stable condition.

Soon after, North District General Patrol officers, with the assistance of community members and the K9 Unit, located a suspect in the 500 block of Manitoba Avenue.

A 20-year-old male has been charged with aggravated assault, assault with a weapon, carrying concealed weapon prohibited device or ammunition, failure to comply with condition of release order and failure to comply with a probation order. He was detained in custody.