Winnipeg, MB - At 12:30 a.m., the Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service (WFPS) responded to reports of a fire in a two-storey apartment complex in the 100 block of Carriage Road. The first crew to arrive on scene encountered heavy smoke coming from one of the suites. Two occupants of the suite were located and brought to safety while the crews quickly initiated an offensive attack. The fire was declared under control at 12:52 a.m. with damage being contained to the suite of origin.
Some tenants of the building evacuated to a Winnipeg Transit bus which had been dispatched to the scene. Others were able to shelter in place.
One occupant from the suite of origin was treated by paramedics on scene and transported to hospital in unstable condition. No other injuries were reported.
The cause of the fire is under investigation. No damage estimates are available at this time.