Winnipeg police investigate 8 early-morning fires in St. Matthew's neighbourhood

The Winnipeg Police Service is investigating a series of fires set in the St. Matthew's neighbourhood between 4:00 and 5:00 a.m. on October 30, 2026, police said. Garages and garbage bins were among the property set on fire, and no one was injured.

Police said they received numerous reports about the cluster of property fires. Crews from the Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service went to each scene and put out the fires.

Damage ranged from minor to total losses

According to police, the damage ranged from minor to complete losses, and overhead power lines were also damaged. Police listed eight fires:

• A garbage receptacle in the 300 block of McGee Street
• A detached garage in the 400 block of McGee Street
• A garbage bin in the 400 block of Maryland Street
• A garbage bin in a back lane in the 400 block of Agnes Street
• A garage in the 400 block of McGee Street
• A second garbage bin in a back lane in the 400 block of Agnes Street
• Two ground fires in the 300 block of Agnes Street

The Major Crimes Unit is continuing the investigation. Police said there may be other damaged property that has not yet been reported. No arrests or charges have been announced.

How to contact police

Anyone with information is asked to call the Major Crimes Unit at 204-986-6219 or the Winnipeg Police Service Crime Tip Line at 204-986-6178. The police file number is C26-276346.

Crime in Winnipeg

Winnipeg's Crime Severity Index was 113.42 in 2025, down 9.38% from the previous year, according to Statistics Canada. The city's Violent Crime Severity Index was 170.06 that year.