Winnipeg, MB – The Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service responded to several structure fires since late Saturday afternoon.
Martin Avenue West fire
At 5:04 a.m. on Sunday, January 7, 2024, the WFPS responded to reports of a fire in a vacant bungalow in the 200 block of Martin Avenue West.
When crews arrived to the scene, they found heavy smoke and flames coming from the house. Due to the heavy fire conditions, they were not able to enter the house. They launched a defensive fire attack from the exterior, using hose lines and an aerial ladder truck. They also worked to protect adjacent homes from fire spread. The fire was declared under control at 6:34 a.m.
Several neighbouring homes were evacuated as a precaution. No injuries were reported.
The house is considered a complete loss, with heavy smoke, fire and water damage. As the structural integrity of the building is compromised, arrangements are being made for the building to be demolished.
The cause of the fire is under investigation.
Once the road and back lane in the area re-open, residents are asked to exercise caution, as water used to fight the fire has frozen and created slippery conditions. City of Winnipeg crews will be monitoring conditions and applying sand and de-icing agents to roadways and sidewalks as required to improve traction.
Remi Claeys Crescent fire
At 1:04 a.m. on Sunday, January 7, 2024, WFPS crews responded to reports of a fire in a two-storey home on Remi Claeys Crescent.
Upon arrival to the scene, firefighters found smoke coming from the house. They entered and fought the fire from the interior. The fire was declared under control at 1:28 a.m.
All occupants of the house safely self-evacuated. One individual was assessed by paramedics at the scene and then transported to hospital in stable condition. No other injuries were reported.
The cause of the fire remains under investigation. Damage estimates are not available at this time.
Broadway fire
At 11:59 p.m. on Saturday, January 6, 2024, the WFPS was called to a garage fire in the 700 block of Broadway.
When crews arrived to the scene, they found a large, detached garage, fully engulfed in flames. Firefighters applied water to the fire from the exterior of the structure, while working to protect neighbouring structures. The fire was declared under control at 12:43 a.m.
No injuries were reported. The fire is under investigation. Damage estimates are not available but the garage is considered a total loss.
Kirkwall Crescent
At 4:13 p.m. on Saturday, January 6, 2024, the WFPS responded to reports of a fire in a single-family bungalow on Kirkwall Crescent.
When firefighters arrived to the scene, they found smoke in the house. They entered and fought the fire from inside, declaring the fire under control at 4:42 p.m.
The occupants of the house safely self-evacuated the house with their pets prior to the arrival of crews. No injuries were reported.
Preliminary observations suggest the fire was accidental, caused through the use of hot tools in a home renovation project. Damage estimates are not available.