Winnipeg, MB – At 3:26 p.m. on Wednesday, December 1, 2021, the Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service responded to reports of a fire in a two-storey, mixed-use commercial/residential building in the 600 block of Selkirk Avenue.
When crews arrived on-scene, they found smoke coming from a suite. They launched an offensive attack, quickly declaring the fire under control at 3:41 p.m.
Occupants of the suite of origin self-evacuated prior to crew arrival. Occupants of neighbhouring suites sheltered in place until the fire was extinguished. No injuries were reported.
The City of Winnipeg’s Emergency Social Services was called to assist one resident in finding alternate accommodation until their suite is safe for re-occupancy.
Damage was contained to the suite of origin. The cause of the fire is under investigation. No damage estimates are available at this time.