Grass fire burns nearly four hours in Winnipeg’s Tuxedo industrial area

Winnipeg fire crews were busy for nearly four hours Wednesday, battling a grass fire in the Tuxedo industrial area.

The fire broke out just after 4 p.m. in the 200 block of Commerce Drive.

Specialized wildland vehicles were brought in to contain the fire. Crews were able to get it under control just before 8 p.m.

Winnipeggers are reminded that Winnipeg is under an open-air fire ban as we continue to deal with dry conditions. The ban will remain in effect until Monday, May 19, 2025.

The cause of Wednesday's grass fire remains under investigation.