Winnipeg, MB – The Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service responded to four structure fires in the last 24 hours.
McGregor Street fires
At 6:36 p.m. on Wednesday, December 24, 2025, WFPS crews responded to reports of a fire in a vacant commercial building in the 200 block of McGregor Street.
Upon arrival at the location, firefighters saw smoke and flames coming from the building. They launched an interior fire attack, declaring the fire under control at 7:30 p.m.
Crews searched the building and confirmed no one was inside. No injuries were reported.
A fire watch was set up, and crews returned throughout the night to check for hot spots using thermal imaging equipment. With no signs of hot spots, the fire watch ended at 5 a.m. today.
At 12:47 p.m. this afternoon, crews were called to the same location after reports of another fire. When they arrived, they found heavy smoke and flames coming from the building.
Firefighters launched an offensive attack and brought the fire under control at 1:12 p.m.
No injuries were reported. Both fires are under investigation. Damage estimates are not available.
Alexander Avenue fire
At 3:40 a.m. on Thursday, December 25, 2025, WFPS crews responded to a fire in a vacant one-and-a-half-storey house in the 1200 block of Alexander Avenue.
When crews arrived, they saw heavy smoke and flames coming from the house.
Firefighters started with a defensive attack from outside. After knocking down part of the fire, they went inside and switched to an interior attack. The fire was under control at 5:29 a.m.
Firefighters searched the house and confirmed no one was inside. No injuries were reported.
The cause of the fire is under investigation. Damage estimates are not yet available.
Lakepointe Road fire
At 4:57 p.m. on Wednesday, December 24, 2025, WFPS crews responded to reports of a fire in a single-family bungalow on Lakepointe Road.
When crews arrived at the location, they discovered a chimney fire. Firefighters launched an interior fire attack, declaring the fire under control at 5:32 p.m.
All occupants of the house safely self-evacuated prior to the arrival of crews. No injuries were reported.
Damage estimates are not available.
Chimney fires can cause serious damage and put lives at risk. Follow these tips to stay safe:
- Get your chimney inspected and cleaned every year by a certified professional.
- Burn only dry, seasoned wood to reduce creosote buildup.
- Use a fireplace screen to keep sparks from escaping.
- Never leave a fire unattended. Make sure it’s completely out before you leave or go to bed.
- Put ashes in a metal container and keep it away from anything that can burn.