Winnipeg, MB – The Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service (WFPS) responded to two fires during the day on Monday, March 29, 2021.
Burrows Avenue
At 10:16 a.m. the WFPS responded to reports of a fire in a one-and-a-half storey house in the 600 block of Burrows Avenue.
When crews arrived on scene, smoke could be seen coming from the house. Crews launched a defensive exterior attack until it was safe enough to launch an offensive interior attack. The fire was declared under control at 10:47 a.m.
Crews searched the house and no occupants were located. No injuries were reported.
The cause of the fire is under investigation. No damage estimates are available.
Sherbrook Street
At 12:19 p.m. the WFPS responded to reports of a fire in a three-storey apartment building in the 500 block of Sherbrook Street. Crews were alerted to the fire by an automatic alarm system in the building.
Crews launched an offensive attack, declaring the fire under control at 12:50 p.m.
Paramedics transported one person to hospital in stable condition. Crews located one dog and reunited it with its owner.
The cause of the fire is under investigation. No damage estimates are available.