Winnipeg, MB – At 4:32 p.m. on Wednesday, April 19, 2023, the Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service (WFPS) responded to reports of a fire in a high-rise apartment in the 500 block of River Avenue. Given the life safety risks associated with a high-rise building, a second alarm was called and more WFPS crews responded.
Firefighters attacked the fire from the inside, declaring the fire under control at 5:01 p.m. No injuries were reported. Firefighters contained the fire to the general area where the fire started.
The cause of the fire is under investigation. No damage estimates are available.