Winnipeg, MB – Since last night, the Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service (WFPS) responded to two structure fires and a carbon monoxide incident.
Henderson Highway fire
At 11:05 p.m. on Monday, March 24, 2025, WFPS responded to reports of a fire in an apartment building in the 400 block of Henderson Highway.
At the scene, firefighters saw smoke and flames coming from the building. Firefighters attacked the fire, declaring it under control at 11:40 p.m.
All occupants safely self-evacuated. Paramedics transported one patient to hospital in stable condition. A Winnipeg Transit bus responded to the scene to provide temporary shelter for residents.
The City of Winnipeg’s Emergency Social Services team responded to the scene to provide temporary support to affected residents.
The cause of the fire is under investigation. No damage estimates are available.
Gilbert Avenue fire
At 1:17 a.m. on Tuesday, March 25, 2025, the WFPS responded to reports of a fire in a two-storey residential building in the 0-100 block of Gilbert Avenue.
At the scene, crews saw flames and smoke coming from the building. Firefighters attacked the fire, declaring it under control at 2:08 am.
All occupants safely self-evacuated and no injuries were reported.
The cause of the fire is under investigation. No damage estimates are available.
Sharron Bay carbon monoxide incident
At 9:29 a.m. on Tuesday, March 25, 2025, WFPS paramedics responded to calls for assistance at a home on Sharron Bay.
At the scene, the paramedics’ department-issued carbon monoxide alarms alerted them to carbon monoxide in the home. Carbon monoxide readings measured 300 parts per million (ppm). Additional WFPS units responded to the scene.
Paramedics transported nine patients to hospital in unstable condition.
Firefighters ventilated the home and Manitoba Hydro responded to the scene to investigate the cause of the carbon monoxide and ensure the home is safe.
Safety information
Carbon monoxide has no smell, taste or colour. Exposure to carbon monoxide can quickly lead to serious illness and death. Carbon monoxide is produced when fossil fuels do not burn completely, and it can be caused by issues such as a malfunctioning heating system, improperly venting wood stove, blocked furnace exhaust, an idling vehicle in an enclosed space, etc.
The only way to know if carbon monoxide is present is to have a working carbon monoxide alarm to alert you. All homes in Winnipeg should have working carbon monoxide alarms installed on each floor that are tested regularly.
If you think you are being exposed to carbon monoxide or if your carbon monoxide alarm sounds, get outside, stay outside and call 9-1-1.
Learn more at winnipeg.ca/carbonmonoxide.