Winnipeg, MB – At 11:39 a.m. on Saturday, November 6, 2021 the Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service responded to reports of a fire in a two-storey duplex in the 800 block of Pritchard Avenue.
When crews arrived on scene, they encountered smoke and flames coming from the building. They launched an offensive attack and the fire was declared under control at 12:31 p.m.
All occupants of the house self-evacuated prior to the arrival of crews. One individual was assessed by on-scene paramedics but did not require transport to hospital. No other injuries were reported. Crews rescued one cat from the building and reunited the pet with its owners.
The City of Winnipeg’s Emergency Social Services was called to assist displaced occupants in finding temporary accommodations.
The cause of the fire is under investigation. No damage estimates are available at this time.