Winnipeg, MB – At 1:11 p.m. on October 3, 2019, the Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service (WFPS) responded to reports of a fire in a two-storey apartment complex in the 0-100 block of Lake Crest Road. Upon arrival on scene, crews launched an offensive attack, quickly bringing the fire under control. While the suite of origin suffered some fire damage and significant smoke damage, the damage did not extend to any other suites in the complex.
Occupants of the suite where the fire originated self-evacuated prior to the arrival of crews. No injuries were reported.
The cause of the fire is believed to be accidental due to unattended cooking. Residents are reminded of the following safety strategies:
- Always stay in the kitchen while cooking. Stove burners should always be turned off when leaving the kitchen, even for a short time.
- Anything that can catch fire — oven mitts, wooden utensils, food packaging, towels or curtains — should always be kept away from the stovetop.
- Oil should be always be heated slowly. If cooking oil catches fire and the fire is small and manageable, use a kitchen fire extinguisher or cover the pot with a metal lid. Never use water to put out an oil fire.