Multiple Grass and Structure Fires Prompt Emergency Response in US, Canada

Multiple fires occurred across various U.S. locations recently, prompting extensive firefighting efforts. In Winnipeg, crews battled several grass fires including a large wildfire in north Transcona that caused explosions, damaged buildings, and led to evacuations, with containment achieved by late afternoon. Near Sioux Falls, a significant house fire gutted much of a home, resulting in the death of a dog; the cause remains under investigation. Amherst emergency responders tackled a fire on South Pleasant Street with visible smoke reported, though details on injuries or displacement remain unknown. In Dayton, Ohio, firefighters addressed two separate fires: one in an abandoned apartment building with external flames, potentially leading to demolition, and another at a West Third Street and North Woodward Avenue intersection, with limited information on causes or injuries. Investigations are ongoing in most incidents to determine the origins of the fires.