Winnipeg, MB – At 6:37 p.m. on Saturday, February 24, 2024, the Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service (WFPS) responded to reports of a fire in a vacant, multi-storey industrial building on Sutherland Avenue between Maple Street North and Argyle Street North.
The building was previously gutted by a fire on July 4, 2023 and then sustained added damage in a fire on September 19, 2023. Following the July fire, the building was considered to be a complete loss due to extreme fire, smoke and water damage with large sections of the building left partially collapsed. Several other minor fires have occurred at the location since then.
When crews arrived at the scene today, they found heavy smoke and flames coming from parts of the structure. Due to the dangerous conditions, crews were not able to make entry. They launched a fire attack from the exterior, using aerial ladders to apply water to the fire. Aerial and thermal imaging views from the WFPS drone are being used to help direct water streams and locate hotspots.
It is expected that crews will be on scene through the night working to ensure the fire is fully extinguished.
At this time, there have been no injuries reported.
The fire is under investigation.