Winnipeg, MB – Since yesterday, the Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service (WFPS) has responded to three structure fires.
Pritchard Avenue
At 3:45 p.m. on Thursday, July 24, 2025, WFPS responded to reports of a fire in a vacant building in the 600 block of Pritchard Avenue.
Firefighters attacked the building, delcaring the fire under control at 4:12 p.m. No injuries were reported. The fire is under investigation. No damage estimates are available.
Sargent Avenue
At 1:23 a.m. on Friday, July 25, 2025, WFPS responded to reports of a fire in a mixed-use building in the 700 block of Sargent Avenue.
At the scene, crews saw smoke coming from the building. Firefighters attacked the fire, declaring it under control at 2:02 a.m. Firefighters saved a dog and puppies from the building.
No injuries were reported. The fire is under investigation. No damage estimates are available.
Flora Avenue
At 4:04 a.m. on Friday, July 25, 2025, WFPS responded to reports of a fire in a vacant house in the 600 block of Flora Avenue.
At the scene, crews found smoke coming from the house. Firefighters used a defensive attack using an aerial ladder truck. Firefighters declared the fire under control at 8:02 a.m.
No injuries were reported. The fire is under investigation. No damage estimates are available.
Driving safely around emergency crews
If you approach an emergency scene while driving or walking in Winnipeg, please avoid the area to allow crews to safely complete their work on scene. Never drive over hose lines. Hose lines may be charged with water, and driving over them can seriously injure a firefighter, cause damage, or delay firefighters extinguishing a fire. Driving over a hose line is a ticket-able offense under the Highway Traffic Act.
Vacant Buildings
Call 9-1-1 if you see someone actively entering a vacant building or removing boards from a building’s windows or doors.
If you notice boarded windows or doors that have been breached but you do not see someone actively entering or trying to enter the building, report the incident to 311 by phone or online.