Winnipeg, MB – Since last night, the Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service (WFPS) responded to two structure fires.
Flora Avenue
At 9:35 p.m. on Sunday, September 3, 2023, the Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service (WFPS) responded to reports of a fire in a vacant house in the 400 block of Flora Avenue.
Firefighters attacked the fire from the inside, declaring it under control at 9:52 p.m.
No injuries were reported. The cause of the fire is under investigation. No damage estimates are available.
Beacon Street
At 10:01 a.m. on Monday, September 4, 2023, the Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service (WFPS) responded to reports of a fire in a three-storey multi-unit building in the 200 block of Beacon Street.
At the scene, crews saw smoke and flames coming from the building. Firefighters attacked the fire from the inside while also searching for people inside. Firefighters located one person who was deceased. The Winnipeg Police Service responded to the scene.
Firefighters declared the fire under control at 10:26 a.m. The cause of the fire is under investigation. No damage estimates are available.