Winnipeg, MB – At 4:19 p.m. on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, the Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service responded to reports of a fire in a vacant, multi-storey industrial building on Sutherland Avenue between Maple Street North and Argyle Street North.
The building was previously gutted by a fire on July 4, 2023. Several other significant fires have occurred at the location since then.
Upon arrival, crews observed flames coming from the roof of the remaining intact portion of the building. Firefighters initiated an exterior attack, using an aerial ladder truck and hand lines to apply water to the fire. The fire was declared under control at 5:10 p.m.
The fire is believed to be accidental and is thought to have been caused by hot work being conducted by contractors on the roof. All workers safely self-evacuated before crews arrived on scene. No injuries were reported.