Winnipeg, MB – The Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service (WFPS) responded to two fires last night.
Dufferin Avenue Fire
At 8:57 p.m. on May 25, 2021, WFPS responded to reports of a fire in a vacant bungalow in the 500 block of Dufferin Avenue.
When crews arrived at the address, they encountered heavy smoke and flames coming from the house and launched an offensive attack, while protecting neighbouring houses. Due to deteriorating conditions, crews were forced to exit the structure and transition to a defensive attack. The fire was declared under control at 10:47 p.m.
Crews conducted a search of the structure and no occupants were found. No injuries were reported.
The fire remains under investigation. Damage estimates are not currently available.
Radcliffe Road Fire
At 10:45 p.m. on May 25, 2021, WFPS responded to reports of a fire in a single-family, split-level home on Radcliffe Road.
When crews arrived on scene they found smoke in the house and launched an offensive attack. The fire was quickly brought under control.
All occupants of the home safely self-evacuated prior to the arrival of crews. No injuries were reported.
The fire is believed to be accidental, caused by unattended cooking. No damage estimates are currently available.
Residents are reminded of the following safety strategies to prevent kitchen fires:
- 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 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.