Winnipeg, MB – At 10:03 p.m. on Thursday, June 26, 2025, the Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service (WFPS) responded to reports of a fire in a one-and-a-half storey house in the 400 block of Magnus Avenue.
When crews arrived at the scene, they found smoke coming from the house. They entered and launched an interior fire attack. The fire was declared under control at 10:30 p.m.
All occupants of the house safely evacuated prior to the arrival of crews. There were no injuries reported. The City of Winnipeg’s Emergency Social Services team was activated to provide temporary support to displaced residents.
Damage estimates are not available. Preliminary observations suggest the fire was accidental, caused by a failure in a lithium-ion battery or charger.
When charging anything with a battery, there is a risk of fire. You can protect yourself by:
- Always following the manufacturer’s instructions
- Using only the battery and charging cables that came with your item
- Unplugging the item once it is fully charged
- Charging your item on hard surface like a table or countertop. Avoid charging on soft surfaces like your bed, couch, or under a pillow.
Stop using or charging your item if you notice batteries the batteries are:
- Giving off too much heat
- Making odd noises.
- Leaking
- Changing shape or colour
- Showing signs of corrosion