Winnipeg police conducted controlled explosion at University of Manitoba’s Fort Garry campus
Posted June 30, 2023 3:18 pm.
Last Updated June 30, 2023 5:32 pm.
Winnipeggers were asked to avoid the University of Manitoba’s Fort Garry campus (Parker building) for a controlled explosion, Friday afternoon.
WPS says the bomb unit was assisting university staff with the safe disposal of a volatile substance.
Members of the Winnipeg Police Service Bomb Unit are currently assisting University of Manitoba staff at the Fort Garry campus (Parker building) with the safe disposal of a volatile substance.
— Winnipeg Police (@wpgpolice) June 30, 2023
Out of caution, a controlled detonation of the substance occurred at a nearby outside location.
Police say a safety perimeter was established.
Winnipeg police help University of Manitoba staff with a controlled explosion on June 30, 2023. (Photo Credit: Mike Sudoma, CityNews)
Nearby residents were expected to hear an explosion after 4 p.m. which police said would sound similar to fireworks.
“The disposal is being carried out in the safest manner possible in partnership with the University and our colleagues at the Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service,” said Winnipeg police in a statement.
At 4:38 p.m. WPS tweeted “The substance has been successfully detonated, and the scene has been cleared.”
The substance has been successfully detonated, and the scene has been cleared. Thank you for your patience and compliance as we worked our way through this matter. https://t.co/cEYrYLlY3D
— Winnipeg Police (@wpgpolice) June 30, 2023
