Winnipeg, MB – At 8:55 p.m. on Saturday, July 11, 2020, the Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service (WFPS) responded to reports of a fire in a two-and-a-half storey home in the 400 block of Elgin Avenue.
When crews arrived on scene, they encountered a well-involved fire with heavy smoke and flames coming from the home. All occupants had self-evacuated prior to crew arrival. Crews searched the home and confirmed all occupants had evacuated. One patient was transported to hospital in stable condition.
Crews launched an offensive interior attack, but as conditions deteriorated they launched a defensive exterior attack. The fire was declared under control at 10:56 p.m. Crews protected neighbouring homes from fire and heat damage.
The cause of the fire is under investigation. The home sustained significant damage from smoke, flames, and water.
At 7:46 a.m. on Sunday, July 12, 2020, the WFPS responded to reports of a fire in an apartment building in the 400 block of Young Street.
When crews arrived on scene, they encountered smoke coming from the building. Crews launched an offensive attack, declaring the fire under control at 8:17 a.m.
Crews searched the suite where the fire originated and confirmed there were no occupants inside. Crews temporarily evacuated neighbouring suites and occupants are expected to be able to return to their suites when crews complete their work.
Crews located a cat on scene and the City of Winnipeg’s Animal Service department was called for assistance.
The cause of the fire is under investigation. Damages were mostly contained to the suite where the fire originated.