A wildfire burning through a section of Winnipeg's Assiniboine Forest kept firefighters busy Saturday evening.

Crews were called to the fire&nbsp;in the west side of the urban forest, behind Pacific Junction School,&nbsp;around 4:30 p.m.

In a release sent to media late Saturday the city said it appears the fire started in the interior of the forest, and rail traffic is not believed to be a factor in the fire.

A number of homes&nbsp;on&nbsp;Woodchester&nbsp;Bay, Woodfield Bay, and Woodview Bay, as well as a nearby business, were evacuated as a precaution.

Crews worked to protect the homes threatened by fire, as wind conditions allowed the fire to spread quickly.

No injuries were reported and homeowners were allowed back into their homes around 8:20 p.m.

Crews were expected to remain on scene throughout the night Saturday and into Sunday morning.

The city is asking residents to avoid the area around the fire.

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Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service crews are currently on scene of a wildfire in the west side of Assiniboine Forest. Residents are advised to avoid the area.

Winnipeg Trans March held to fight discrimination, inspire hope

Hundreds of trans people and allies marched through downtown Winnipeg Saturday, calling for an end to the many barriers, and stigma, transgender people still face.

After making its way down Broadway, the march concluded at the Forks, where the Pride Winnipeg festival is taking place this weekend.

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The third annual Trans March made its way down Broadway Saturday afternoon. 

'If you're not outraged, you're not paying attention': MMIWG inquiry report includes 231 recommendations

The National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls says it's only begun to scratch the surface when it comes to violence against Indigenous women and girls.

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In its final report, the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls calls the violence a 'Canadian genocide.'

'A huge trickle-up effect from the States': Steinbach march attendees say Canada should reopen abortion debate

Just a few weeks removed from Alabama passing laws all but outlawing abortion, close to 1,100 people took to the streets of Steinbach, Man., on Saturday afternoon to call for reopening the debate in Canada.

Anti-abortion supporters march down Main Street in Steinbach, Man., during an anti-abortion march on Saturday, June 1, 2019.

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Anti-abortion supporters march down Main Street in Steinbach, Man., during an anti-abortion march on Saturday. Organizers estimated 1,100 people attended, up from 400 last year.

Smoke from a wildfire burning on the west side of the Assiniboine Forest could be seen from the Outlet Collection Winnipeg parking lot Saturday evening.

Wildfire burns at Winnipeg's Assiniboine Forest

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