Winnipeg, MB – At 6:21 p.m. on October 22, 2019, the Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service (WFPS) responded to reports of a fire at a one-storey home in the 500 block of Sprague Street. Upon arrival on scene, crews encountered smoke coming from the home and launched an offensive attack. The fire was declared under control at 7:06 p.m.
Once occupant self-evacuated prior to crew arrival, was assessed on scene by paramedics, and was transported to hospital in stable condition. The cause of the fire is under investigation. No damage estimates are available at this time.