Winnipeg, MB – At 4:16 p.m. on Monday, February 2, 2026, the Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service (WFPS) responded to reports of a fire in a two-and-a-half storey duplex in the 400 block of Salter Street.
When crews arrived at the scene, they found smoke coming from the structure. Firefighters entered and launched an interior fire attack. The fire was declared under control at 5:55 p.m.
All occupants of the building safely evacuated prior to the arrival of crews. No injuries were reported. Firefighters located and rescued one cat from the building.
The fire is under investigation.
Damage estimates are not available.
Residents should use caution in the area, as water used to fight the fire will freeze and create slippery conditions. City of Winnipeg crews will be monitoring conditions and applying sand and de-icing agents to roadways and sidewalks as required to improve traction.