Winnipeg, MB – Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service (WFPS) crews responded to fires on Jarvis Avenue and Toronto Street.
Jarvis Avenue fire
At 8:33 p.m. on Thursday, August 1, WFPS crews responded to reports of fire at a vacant two-storey commercial building in the 700 block of Jarvis Avenue.
When they arrived on scene, crews saw smoke coming from the structure. They went inside the building and launched an offensive fire attack. The fire was declared under control at 9 p.m.
Crews completed a search of the building and no occupants were found. No injuries were reported.
Damage estimates are not available at this time. The cause of the fire is under investigation.
Toronto Street fire
At 11:52 p.m. on Thursday, August 1, WFPS crews responded to reports of fire at a two-storey house in the 400 block of Toronto Street.
Crews found heavy smoke coming from the house when they arrived on scene. They launched a fire attack, using hose lines to put the fire out. It was declared under control at 12:25 a.m.
Crews helped one person get out of the house. The other residents inside the home were able to self-evacuate before crews arrived on scene. Paramedics assessed one person at the scene, but they did not require transport to hospital.
Firefighters completed a search of the house and located two dogs who were deceased. They also rescued one dog who was alive. Animal Services was called to provide care for the animals.
The City of Winnipeg’s Emergency Social Services team was called to assist the displaced residents find temporary accommodations.
Damage estimates are not available at this time. The cause of the fire remains under investigation.