The city says it’s taking steps to get ahead of Winnipeg’s arson problem.

Mayor Scott Gillingham, representatives of the Winnipeg police and Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service (WFPS), and other officials announced a plan Friday through the city’s problem property committee and arson prevention group to co-ordinate investigations and enforcement.

“Over the past several years, we’ve implemented a number of initiatives aimed at stronger enforcement, strengthened investigations, and more robust securement standards for vacant properties to stop arson before it happens,” Gillingham said.

“The problem property committee and arson prevention group are targeting problem properties, reducing fire risks and arresting arsonists.”

The mayor said the city has been undergoing a number of initiatives to

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