Winnipeg fire crews were kept busy Monday night battling a grass and brush fire near Centreport Canada Way that grew to be the size of one football field.

The fire broke out at 8:17 p.m. near the intersection of Centreport Canada Way and the Sturgeon Access Road and spread quickly as winds gusted to over 40 kilometres an hour. 

Crews used specialized wildland-urban interface equipment, including the WFPS Bison, to attack the fires and protect the surrounding areas and properties.

No injuries have been reported. Firefighters were expected to remain at the scene through the night. 

The cause of the fire remains under investigation.

Conditions in and around Winnipeg are extremely dry and there is little precipitation in the current forecast. Residents are reminded to use caution to prevent wildland and grass fires. Burning yard waste, garbage, or scrap material is prohibited within city limits and can result in a fine. As well, fires cannot be started, even with a proper fire permit or within an approved pit, if wind speeds and/or gusts exceed 25 km/h.